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Elefantenfuß

Dioscorea elephantipes

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Pflanzen)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order
Dioscoreales (Yamswurzelartige)
Family
Dioscoreaceae
Genus
Dioscorea
Species
Dioscorea elephantipes (Elefantenfuß)

Names in Other Languages

German Elefantenfuß

Similar Species in Dioscorea

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Brotwurzel
Dioscorea bulbifera
Not Evaluated
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chinesischer Yam
Dioscorea esculenta
Not Evaluated
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chinesische Yamswurzel
Dioscorea polystachya
Not Evaluated
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echte Schmerwurz
Dioscorea communis
Not Evaluated
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geflügelter Yam
Dioscorea alata
Not Evaluated
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gelbe Yamswurzel
Dioscorea cayenensis
Not Evaluated
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Kusch-kusch
Dioscorea trifida
Not Evaluated
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wilde Yamswurzel
Dioscorea villosa
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Elefantenfuß?
The scientific name of Elefantenfuß is Dioscorea elephantipes. It belongs to the genus Dioscorea.
What is the conservation status of Elefantenfuß?
Elefantenfuß (Dioscorea elephantipes) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Elefantenfuß belong to?
Elefantenfuß (Dioscorea elephantipes) belongs to the genus Dioscorea, which is part of the taxonomic family Dioscoreaceae.
Is Elefantenfuß endangered?
No, Elefantenfuß (Dioscorea elephantipes) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Elefantenfuß belong to?
Elefantenfuß (Dioscorea elephantipes) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Elefantenfuß?
The closest relatives of Elefantenfuß in the genus Dioscorea include Brotwurzel, chinesischer Yam, chinesische Yamswurzel, echte Schmerwurz, geflügelter Yam.

Genus Dioscorea — 16 Species

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Brotwurzel
Dioscorea bulbifera
NE 🐾
chinesischer Yam
Dioscorea esculenta
NE 🐾
chinesische Yamswurzel
Dioscorea polystachya
NE 🐾
echte Schmerwurz
Dioscorea communis
NE
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Elefantenfuß
Dioscorea elephantipes
LC
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geflügelter Yam
Dioscorea alata
NE 🐾
gelbe Yamswurzel
Dioscorea cayenensis
NE 🐾
Kusch-kusch
Dioscorea trifida
NE 🐾
wilde Yamswurzel
Dioscorea villosa
NE 🐾
Mountain yam
Dioscorea hamiltonii
NT 🐾
Black Bryony
Dioscorea orientalis
LC 🐾
Pacific yam
Dioscorea nummularia
NT 🐾
African bitter yam
Dioscorea dumetorum
NE 🐾
long yam
Dioscorea transversa
LC 🐾
Balkan Yam
Dioscorea balcanica
NT 🐾
Bush yam
Dioscorea praehensilis
LC
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