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Ipomoea dichroa

Family: Convolvulaceae


What it is like

A herb that lies along the ground. It can be twining. It can grow 2.5 m long. The leaves are oval to heart shaped and have 3 lobes. They are 18 cm long by 17 cm wide.

The name is ambiguous.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Asia, Botswana, India, Namibia, South Africa, Southern Africa, Swaziland


How it is used for food

The leaves are eaten as a vegetable.

Edible parts

Leaves


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Tshipokoto

Synonyms