DIOSCOREA sylvatica

DIOSCOREA sylvatica

Author : Eckl.
Family : Dioscoreaceae
Habitat : South Africa
Dioscorea sylvatica, the elephant's foot yam, is a semi-tropical caudex plant with annual, sometimes perennial, stems. The caudex which lies flat on the surface of the soil is divided into regular polygonal plates which become protruding with age, divided by deep furrows. The vigorous annual to perennial climbing stems can reach 4 or 5 meters in one season. The male and female flowers are borne by separate plants.
Caudex about 7/12 cm. Similar to the pic. under the ground now
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CULTURE :

Exposition : lumineuse et ensoleillée

Température : minimum de 0° à -1°c (croissance estivale)

Sol : pas trop riche mais surtout bien drainé

EXEMPLAIRE PROPOSE :

Plante d'importation âgée d'une dizaine d'années

LA PREMIERE PHOTOS MONTRE UNE PLANTE PLUS AGEE

hauteur totale : env. 3/5 cm

Diamètre du caudex : env. 5/6 cm

La plante est envoyée à racines nues

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