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papa voladora

Dioscorea bulbifera

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The Air yam (Dioscorea bulbifera) is a species in the genus Dioscorea. Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Neotropic biogeographic realm.

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Neotropic biogeographic realm.

Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), Asia (4 countries), North America (13 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (9 countries), and South America (4 countries).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (planta)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Dioscoreales (Dioscoreales)

Species

Dioscorea bulbifera (papa voladora)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish papa voladora

French pousse en l'air

German Brotwurzel

Portuguese cará-de-árvore

Similar Species in Dioscorea

Dioscorea elephantipes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of papa voladora?

The scientific name of papa voladora is Dioscorea bulbifera. It belongs to the genus Dioscorea.

Where does papa voladora live?

papa voladora is found in Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), Asia (4 countries), North America (13 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (9 countries), and South America (4 countries).. Countries include Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Brazil, Chad, Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, Fiji.

What family does papa voladora belong to?

papa voladora (Dioscorea bulbifera) belongs to the genus Dioscorea, which is part of the taxonomic family Dioscoreaceae.

What kingdom does papa voladora belong to?

papa voladora (Dioscorea bulbifera) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).

What are the closest relatives of papa voladora?

The closest relatives of papa voladora in the genus Dioscorea include batata de China, mapuey, ñame de tres hojas, tabena, long yam.