Himber
Dioscorea cordata
- Native to:
- Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Puerto Rico, United States, Virgin Islands, Windward Is.
iNaturalist: © stevemaldonadosilvestrini (iNaturalist #73675102)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Dioscoreaceae
- Genus:
- Dioscorea
- Species:
- Dioscorea cordata
- USDA Symbol:
- RACO4
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Vine
- Height:
- 300 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- white, green
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
- Fall Color:
- yellow
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- native to tropical forest understories