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Dioscorea trifoliata

Also known as: Dioscorea galipanensis Klotzsch ex Kunth +5 more
  • Dioscorea galipanensis Klotzsch ex Kunth
  • Dioscorea trifoliata var. amazonica R.Knuth
  • Dioscorea trifoliata var. galipanensis (Kunth) Uline
  • Dioscorea trifoliata var. galipanensis (Kunth) Uline ex R.Knuth
  • Helmia galipanensis Kunth
  • Helmia trifoliata (Kunth) Kunth
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Dioscoreaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing tuberous geophyte.

Originating in South America, Dioscorea trifoliata is a climbing plant belonging to the Dioscoreaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in wet tropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Plant Type
Bulb

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bolivia, Brazil North, Colombia, Panama, Peru, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela

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