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Dioscorea tenuifolia Ridl.
Family Name: | Dioscoreaceae |
Synonyms: | Dioscorea orbiculata var. tenuifolia (Ridl.) Thapyai |
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Classifications and Characteristics
Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
Plant Growth Form | Climber, Vine & Liana |
Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Local Conservation Status | Native to Singapore (Vulnerable (VU)) |
Plant Care and Propagation
Light Preference | Full Sun |
Water Preference | Moderate Water |
Plant Growth Rate | Fast |
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Master ID | 33852 |
Species ID | 8268 |
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