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cará-de-árvore

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 (plantas)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Dioscoreales (Dioscoreales)

Species

Dioscorea bulbifera (cará-de-árvore)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish papa voladora

French pousse en l'air

German Brotwurzel

Portuguese cará-de-árvore

Similar Species in Dioscorea

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batata-chinesa

Dioscorea polystachya

Dioscorea elephantipes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of cará-de-árvore?

The scientific name of cará-de-árvore is Dioscorea bulbifera. It belongs to the genus Dioscorea.

Where does cará-de-árvore live?

cará-de-árvore 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 cará-de-árvore belong to?

cará-de-árvore (Dioscorea bulbifera) belongs to the genus Dioscorea, which is part of the taxonomic family Dioscoreaceae.

What kingdom does cará-de-árvore belong to?

cará-de-árvore (Dioscorea bulbifera) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of cará-de-árvore?

The closest relatives of cará-de-árvore in the genus Dioscorea include batata-chinesa, cará, cará-branco, cará-da-costa, inhame-bravo.