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Mountain yam

Dioscorea hamiltonii

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

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

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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Elefantenfuß
Dioscorea elephantipes
Least Concern
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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mountain yam?
The scientific name of Mountain yam is Dioscorea hamiltonii. It belongs to the genus Dioscorea.
What is the conservation status of Mountain yam?
Mountain yam (Dioscorea hamiltonii) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Mountain yam belong to?
Mountain yam (Dioscorea hamiltonii) belongs to the genus Dioscorea, which is part of the taxonomic family Dioscoreaceae.
What kingdom does Mountain yam belong to?
Mountain yam (Dioscorea hamiltonii) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Mountain yam?
The closest relatives of Mountain yam in the genus Dioscorea include Brotwurzel, chinesischer Yam, chinesische Yamswurzel, echte Schmerwurz, Elefantenfuß.

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 🐾
Elefantenfuß
Dioscorea elephantipes
LC 🐾
geflügelter Yam
Dioscorea alata
NE 🐾
gelbe Yamswurzel
Dioscorea cayenensis
NE 🐾
Kusch-kusch
Dioscorea trifida
NE 🐾
wilde Yamswurzel
Dioscorea villosa
NE
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Mountain yam
Dioscorea hamiltonii
NT
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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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