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Dioscorea cayenensis

Dioscorea cayenensis

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Liliopsida ›Order: Dioscoreales ›Family: Dioscoreaceae ›Genus: Dioscorea

About

Dioscorea cayenensis is a species of yam in the genus Dioscorea that is a widely consumed West African domesticated crop. Dioscorea rotundata is sometimes treated as a subspecies, and sometimes also as a separate species. Common names include Guinea yam, yellow yam, and yellow Guinea yam.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea cayenensis?
The scientific name of Dioscorea cayenensis is Dioscorea cayenensis.
What kingdom does Dioscorea cayenensis belong to?
Dioscorea cayenensis belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Dioscorea cayenensis belong to?
Dioscorea cayenensis belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Dioscorea cayenensis belong to?
Dioscorea cayenensis belongs to the class Liliopsida.
What order does Dioscorea cayenensis belong to?
Dioscorea cayenensis belongs to the order Dioscoreales.
What family does Dioscorea cayenensis belong to?
Dioscorea cayenensis belongs to the family Dioscoreaceae.
What genus does Dioscorea cayenensis belong to?
Dioscorea cayenensis belongs to the genus Dioscorea.