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Dioscorea tenuifolia

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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
Lifespan (in Singapore) Perennial
Mode of Nutrition Autotrophic

Biogeography

Native Habitat Terrestrial
Preferred Climate Zone Tropical
Local Conservation Status Native to Singapore (Least Concern (LC))

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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Species record last updated on: 15 November 2024.
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