Dioscorea microphylla
Also known as: Dioscorea bahamensis (R.Knuth) Raz +5 more
- Dioscorea bahamensis (R.Knuth) Raz
- Rajania bahamensis R.Knuth
- Rajania hastata Benth.
- Rajania microphylla Kunth
- Rajania prestoniensis R.Knuth
- Rajania urbaniana R.Knuth
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Dioscoreaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing tuberous geophyte.
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Found natively in South America, Dioscorea microphylla is a climbing plant belonging to the Dioscoreaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bahamas, Cuba