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Dioscorea cirrhosa

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Dioscorea cirrhosa, commonly known as the dyeing yam, is a species of flowering plant in the family Dioscoreaceae. It is a perennial, dioecious climbing vine native to Southeast Asia.[1][2]

Clade:Tracheophytes
Clade:Angiosperms
Clade:Monocots
Order:Dioscoreales
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Dioscorea cirrhosa
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Dioscoreales
Family: Dioscoreaceae
Genus: Dioscorea
Species:
D. cirrhosa
Binomial name
Dioscorea cirrhosa
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Description

Dioscorea cirrhosa is a right-twining vine that grows annually from a tuberous rhizome.[2] Its stems can reach lengths of up to 10 meters. The plant features heart-shaped leaves and is dioecious, meaning male and female flowers are borne on separate plants.[2]

Distribution and habitat

This species is native to regions of Indo-China, including northeastern Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam, as well as southeastern China (Guangxi, Guangdong), Hong Kong, Taiwan, and the southern Ryukyu Islands (Japan).[1]

Uses

Dioscorea cirrhosa has historically been used as a source of dye. The plant's tuber was once traded internationally for its dyeing properties, making it an important economic resource in certain regions.[2][1]

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