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gelbe Yamswurzel

Dioscorea cayenensis

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The Attoto yam (Dioscorea cayenensis) is a species in the genus Dioscorea. Inhabits flooded grasslands and savannas within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm.

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits flooded grasslands and savannas within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm.

Widely distributed across Africa (6 countries), North America (Cuba, Panama), and South America (5 countries).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Pflanzen)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Dioscoreales (Yamswurzelartige)

Species

Dioscorea cayenensis (gelbe Yamswurzel)

Names in Other Languages

German gelbe Yamswurzel

Portuguese cará-da-costa

Similar Species in Dioscorea

chinesische Yamswurzel

Dioscorea polystachya

Dioscorea elephantipes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of gelbe Yamswurzel?

The scientific name of gelbe Yamswurzel is Dioscorea cayenensis. It belongs to the genus Dioscorea.

Where does gelbe Yamswurzel live?

gelbe Yamswurzel is found in Widely distributed across Africa (6 countries), North America (Cuba, Panama), and South America (5 countries).. Countries include Brazil, Chad, Colombia, Cuba, Equatorial Guinea, Guinea, Guyana, Madagascar, Mali, Panama.

What family does gelbe Yamswurzel belong to?

gelbe Yamswurzel (Dioscorea cayenensis) belongs to the genus Dioscorea, which is part of the taxonomic family Dioscoreaceae.

What kingdom does gelbe Yamswurzel belong to?

gelbe Yamswurzel (Dioscorea cayenensis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of gelbe Yamswurzel?

The closest relatives of gelbe Yamswurzel in the genus Dioscorea include Brotwurzel, chinesischer Yam, chinesische Yamswurzel, echte Schmerwurz, Elefantenfuß.