Dioscorea amaranthoides

Dioscorea amaranthoides
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Monocots
Order:	Dioscoreales
Family:	Dioscoreaceae
Genus:	Dioscorea
Species:	D. amaranthoides
Binomial name
	Dioscorea amaranthoides; C.Presl

Last updated December 24, 2025

Dioscorea amaranthoides is a herbaceous vine in the genus Dioscorea . It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Peru.^[1] One specimen was found in the vicinity of Machu Picchu, Peru in a forested area near water.^[2]^[3]

References

↑ "Tropicos | Name - Dioscorea amaranthoides C. Presl".
↑ Tupayach, A.; Galiano, A.; Tupayachi, A.; Suclli, E.; Moreno, M.; Huaman, D.; Farfan, J.; Carazas, F. (2001-10-26). "PLANTAS DEL SUR DEL PERU - Dioscorea amaranthoides J.S. Presl". img.brit.org. Universidad Nacional San Antonio. Archived from the original on 2025-01-20. Retrieved 2025-12-24.
↑ Tupayachi, A. (2001-10-26). "Image Information - Dioscoreaceae Dioscorea amaranthoides C. Presl". Atrium biodiversity information system. Universidad Nacional San Antonio. Archived from the original on 2025-12-24. Retrieved 2025-12-24.

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[1] "Tropicos | Name - Dioscorea amaranthoides C. Presl".

[2] Tupayach, A.; Galiano, A.; Tupayachi, A.; Suclli, E.; Moreno, M.; Huaman, D.; Farfan, J.; Carazas, F. (2001-10-26). "PLANTAS DEL SUR DEL PERU - Dioscorea amaranthoides J.S. Presl". img.brit.org. Universidad Nacional San Antonio. Archived from the original on 2025-01-20. Retrieved 2025-12-24.

[3] Tupayachi, A. (2001-10-26). "Image Information - Dioscoreaceae Dioscorea amaranthoides C. Presl". Atrium biodiversity information system. Universidad Nacional San Antonio. Archived from the original on 2025-12-24. Retrieved 2025-12-24.

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