Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Dioscoreaceae

Genus:

Dioscorea

Species:

Dioscorea pentaphylla

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb , Vine

Height:

8-12 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may, jun, jul, aug

Bloom Colors:

green, white

Native Range

United States: Guam, Hawaii, Palau

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:

prefers organic matter-rich environments