Ipomoea hildebrandtii

Family: Convolvulaceae

What it is like

A scrambling shrub. It grows 2.4 m tall. The stems have soft grey hairs. The leaves are narrowly oval and 8-22 cm long and 8-18 cm wide. They are rounded at the base. The fruit is a round capsule 1.7 cm wide. .

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows ins seasonally dry areas.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Congo DR, East Africa, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, Tanzania, Uganda

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves, fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Amborokke, Eliaro

Synonyms

Ipomoea decora Vatke & Hildebrandt; Rivea decora Hallier f.;