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long yam

Dioscorea transversa

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Plants)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order
Dioscoreales (Dioscoreales)
Family
Dioscoreaceae
Genus
Dioscorea
Species
Dioscorea transversa (long yam)

Similar Species in Dioscorea

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African bitter yam
Dioscorea dumetorum
Not Evaluated
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Air yam
Dioscorea bulbifera
Not Evaluated
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attoto yam
Dioscorea cayenensis
Not Evaluated
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Balkan Yam
Dioscorea balcanica
Near Threatened
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black-bindweed
Dioscorea communis
Not Evaluated
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Black Bryony
Dioscorea orientalis
Least Concern
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Bush yam
Dioscorea praehensilis
Least Concern
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Chinaroot
Dioscorea villosa
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of long yam?
The scientific name of long yam is Dioscorea transversa. It belongs to the genus Dioscorea.
What is the conservation status of long yam?
long yam (Dioscorea transversa) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does long yam belong to?
long yam (Dioscorea transversa) belongs to the genus Dioscorea, which is part of the taxonomic family Dioscoreaceae.
Is long yam endangered?
No, long yam (Dioscorea transversa) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does long yam belong to?
long yam (Dioscorea transversa) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of long yam?
The closest relatives of long yam in the genus Dioscorea include African bitter yam, Air yam, attoto yam, Balkan Yam, black-bindweed.

Genus Dioscorea — 16 Species

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African bitter yam
Dioscorea dumetorum
NE 🐾
Air yam
Dioscorea bulbifera
NE 🐾
attoto yam
Dioscorea cayenensis
NE 🐾
Balkan Yam
Dioscorea balcanica
NT 🐾
black-bindweed
Dioscorea communis
NE 🐾
Black Bryony
Dioscorea orientalis
LC 🐾
Bush yam
Dioscorea praehensilis
LC 🐾
Chinaroot
Dioscorea villosa
NE 🐾
Chinese yam
Dioscorea esculenta
NE 🐾
Chinese Yam
Dioscorea polystachya
NE 🐾
cush-cush
Dioscorea trifida
NE 🐾
Elephant's Foot Yam
Dioscorea elephantipes
LC
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long yam
Dioscorea transversa
LC
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Mountain yam
Dioscorea hamiltonii
NT 🐾
Pacific yam
Dioscorea nummularia
NT 🐾
Water yam
Dioscorea alata
NE
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