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    Dioscorea dodecaneura

    Also Known As

    • Dioscorea discolor
    • Ornamental Yam
    • Variegated Monkey Ball Vine

    Plant type

    perennial, vine, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 12'
    • W: 6'

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

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    Dioscorea dodecaneura plant details

    Dioscorea dodecaneura is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber or vine with burgundy, green and variegated foliage. In summer green flowers emerge followed by brown fruit. Grows well with bright shade - dappled shade and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Dioscorea dodecaneura

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber or vine
    Plant family: dioscoreaceae
    Foliage: deciduous burgundy, green and variegated
    Mature size: 0 - 6 FT - wide, 0 - 12 FT - tall
    Flowers: green blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Dioscorea dodecaneura

    USDA Zones: 9a - 11
    Sun exposure: bright shade - dappled shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Tropical vine from Ecuador; slow-developing caudex; winter-dormant.

    By: Cactus Jungle

    Large deep green heart shaped foliage is veined with silver and randomly splotched with black. A vigorous but manageable unusual perennial tropical vine.

    By: Almost Eden

    Gardening facts about Dioscorea dodecaneura plant

    How to Grow Dioscorea dodecaneura

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • green
      • burgundy

    • Flower Color

      • green

    • Fruit

      • brown

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Dioscorea elephantipes

    aka Elephant's Foot, Hottentot Bread

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Vine, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 12"-36"

    Width: 12"

    • sun - bright shade
    • low
    • dry when dormant
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    Dioscorea mexicana

    aka Dioscorea macrostachya, Elephant's Foot, Mexican Yam

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Vine, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 12'

    Width: 3'

    • sun - bright shade
    • regular
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    Dioscorea villosa

    aka Dioscorea paniculata, Wild Yam

    Plant Type

    Vine, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 6'-30'

    Width: 2'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Dioscorea villosa flower, foliage by H. Zell
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    Dioscorea sylvatica

    aka Elephant's Foot, Wild Yam

    Plant Type

    Vine, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 6'-14'

    Width: 1'-15'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    • dry in winter
    • dry when dormant
    Photo of Dioscorea sylvatica form by Martin Heigan
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    Dioscorea polystachya

    aka Dioscorea batatas, Air Potato Vine, Chinese Yam

    Plant Type

    Vine, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    6a-11

    Size

    Height: 10'-20'

    Width: 5'-15'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Dioscorea polystachya fruit by Alan Lorence
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