Dioscorea oppositifolia
Dioscorea oppositifolia

Dioscorea oppositifolia (Chinese Yam)

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Dioscorea oppositifolia
Dioscorea oppositifolia (Chinese Yam)
7,99€ EUR
Description
Dioscorea oppositifolia gets its species name from the seemingly opposite leaf arrangement, which is often visible on older vines; other yam species, such as the tortoise plant, typically have alternate leaves. Similar to Dioscorea bulbifera , D. oppositifolia also produces bulbils in the leaf axils, which serve for vegetative propagation. However, these remain significantly smaller than those of D. bulbifera . It is a fast-growing vine with edible tubers.
Natural occurrence from the Himalayas to Myanmar.
Synonym: Dioscorea opposita
Care tips
Light & Location
Substrate & Repotting
Watering & Fertilizing
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