Ipomoea dumosa
Family: Convolvulaceae
What it is like
A vine. The leaves are heart shaped. The flowers are purple.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Central America, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama
How it is used for food
The leaves are eaten cooked as a green.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Campanilla, Casio, Chonequi, Corazon de la virgen, Quiebraplato, Manto blanco, Siyu, Soyoquilit, Suyu, Xonequi, Yug
Synonyms
Calonyction galeottii M. Martens; Convolvulus purga Wender.; Exogonium dumosum Benth.; Exogonium purga (Wender.) Benth.;