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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) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Climber, Vine & Liana |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
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| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Native to Singapore (Vulnerable (VU)) |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Fast |
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Others
| Master ID | 33852 |
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| Species ID | 8268 |
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