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Dioscorea mangenotiana

Botanic Family

Dioscoreaceae

Author

J. Miège

Common Names

Geographical Habitats

• Benin
• Central African Republic
• Congo
• Guinea Bissau
• Ivory Coast
• Liberia
• S. Nigeria
• Senegal
• Togo
• Zaire

Natural Habitats

• Forest.

Flowering Times

Fruiting Times

Vigorous annual tuberous twining liane from a massive perennial vertical tuber reaching 200-300 kilos, spiny protective roots & stems

Further References

• Aluka
• net
• FCP
• The Plant List 2
• Kew