Dioscorea edulis
Cinnamon Vine, Yam
Also known as: Borderea Miégev. +19 more
- Borderea Miégev.
- Botryosicyos Hochst.
- Elephantodon Salisb.
- Epipetrum Phil.
- Hamatris Salisb.
- Helmia Kunth
- Higinbothamia Uline
- Hyperocarpa (Uline) G.M.Barroso, E.F.Guim. & Sucre
- Merione Salisb.
- Nanarepenta Matuda
- Oncorhiza Pers.
- Oncus Lour.
- Peripetasma Ridl.
- Polynome Salisb.
- Raja Burm.
- Rajania L.
- Rhizemys Raf.
- Ricophora Mill.
- Sismondaea Delponte
- Strophis Salisb.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Dioscoreaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing tuberous geophyte.
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Originating in Africa, Dioscorea edulis (commonly known as Cinnamon Vine or Yam) is a climbing plant belonging to the Dioscoreaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Macaronesia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Canary Is., Madeira