Ipomoea biflora

Family: Convolvulaceae

What it is like

A creeping herb. The stems can be 1-2 m long. The leaves are heart shaped and 4-10 cm long by 3-7 cm wide. The flowers are in groups of 1-3.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Angola, Asia, Australia, Botswana, Burundi, Chad, China, Congo DR, East Africa, Egypt, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Himalayas, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Laso, Malawi, Mauritania, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Oman, Philippines, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, SE Asia, Socotra, Somalia, South Africa, Southern Africa, Sudan, Swaziland, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Uganda, Vietnam, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves, tubers, root

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Aniseia biflora (L.) Choisy; Aniseia calycina Choisy; Ipomoea plebaeia R. Br.; Ipomoea sinensis R. Br.; Convolvulus biflorus L.; Convolvulus hardwickii Spreng.; and others