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Dioscorea rotundata Synonyms: Common Name(s): White Guinea yam Family: Dioscoreaceae Growth Habit: Perennial Invasiveness: Growing Days: 180 to 300 (days) Temperature:
Abs.Max=38° (C) | Opt.Max=32° (C) | Opt.Min=25° (C) | Abs.Min=15° (C) | Precipitation: 100 to 150 (cm.) Winter Minimum: 9° (C) Soil pH: 6.4 to 6.7 Soil Texture/Type: Heavy textured soils Soil Drainage: Well Photoperiod Response: Short day Light Intensity: Bright to clear Comments: Prefers deep soils of high fertility. Low salt tolerance. Diseases: Anthrachose, Cercospora Uses: Food - vegetable Woodiness: Herbaceous Climate: Tropical-wet and dry Geographical Origin: Only cultivated, Western Africa English UnitsReturn to Search Results
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