Ginger-leaf morning glory
Ipomoea asarifolia

Family: Convolvulaceae

What it is like

A twining herb. The stems are 4-6 mm across. The leaves are 12 cm long by 12 cm wide. They can be round or kidney shaped.

It has medicinal properties and can abortions.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in woodland and palm groves. It can be in flooded rice fields and other disturbed ground.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Argentina, Benin, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Guinea, Guinée, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Mali, Paraguay, South America (country/location of origin), Venezuela, West Africa

How it is used for food

The leaves are cooked and eaten.

Edible parts

Leaves, caution

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Batata-brava, Eraraque, Forokofaraka, Lacacon, Lokoko, N'tome, Untome

Synonyms

Convolvulus asarifolius Desr.; Ipomoea crassifolia Cav.; Ipomoea nymphaeifolia Griseb.; Ipomoea pes-caprae var. heterosepala Chodat & Hassl.; Ipomoea urbica Choisy; Ipomoea urbica var. muricata Choisy;