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batata-chinesa

Dioscorea polystachya

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The Chinese Yam (Dioscorea polystachya) is a species in the genus Dioscorea. Distributed across Brazil, Taiwan, and United States.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Brazil, Taiwan, and United States.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇷 Brazil

Names in Other Languages

French igname
German chinesische Yamswurzel
Portuguese batata-chinesa

Similar Species in Dioscorea

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cará
Dioscorea alata
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cará-branco
Dioscorea trifida
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cará-da-costa
Dioscorea cayenensis
Not Evaluated
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cará-de-árvore
Dioscorea bulbifera
Not Evaluated
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inhame-bravo
Dioscorea dumetorum
Not Evaluated
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inhame-de-São
Dioscorea esculenta
Not Evaluated
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Mountain yam
Dioscorea hamiltonii
Near Threatened
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Elephant's Foot Yam
Dioscorea elephantipes
Least Concern
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plantas
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Flowering Plants
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Monocots
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Dioscoreales
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Dioscoreaceae
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Dioscorea
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of batata-chinesa?
The scientific name of batata-chinesa is Dioscorea polystachya. It belongs to the genus Dioscorea.
Where does batata-chinesa live?
batata-chinesa is found in Distributed across Brazil, Taiwan, and United States.. Countries include Brazil, Taiwan, United States.
What family does batata-chinesa belong to?
batata-chinesa (Dioscorea polystachya) belongs to the genus Dioscorea, which is part of the taxonomic family Dioscoreaceae.
What kingdom does batata-chinesa belong to?
batata-chinesa (Dioscorea polystachya) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).
What are the closest relatives of batata-chinesa?
The closest relatives of batata-chinesa in the genus Dioscorea include cará, cará-branco, cará-da-costa, cará-de-árvore, inhame-bravo.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Dioscorea — 16 Species

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batata-chinesa
Dioscorea polystachya
NE
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cará
Dioscorea alata
NE 🐾
cará-branco
Dioscorea trifida
NE 🐾
cará-da-costa
Dioscorea cayenensis
NE 🐾
cará-de-árvore
Dioscorea bulbifera
NE 🐾
inhame-bravo
Dioscorea dumetorum
NE 🐾
inhame-de-São
Dioscorea esculenta
NE 🐾
Elephant's Foot Yam
Dioscorea elephantipes
LC 🐾
Bush yam
Dioscorea praehensilis
LC 🐾
Mountain yam
Dioscorea hamiltonii
NT 🐾
black-bindweed
Dioscorea communis
NE 🐾
Chinaroot
Dioscorea villosa
NE 🐾
Black Bryony
Dioscorea orientalis
LC 🐾
Pacific yam
Dioscorea nummularia
NT 🐾
long yam
Dioscorea transversa
LC 🐾
Balkan Yam
Dioscorea balcanica
NT
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