Ipomoea illustris

Family: Convolvulaceae

What it is like

A climber. The leaves are entire and heart shaped at the base and taper to the tip. They are 8 cm long by 9 cm wide. The flowers are large and pink to purple. They occur as 1 or 2 together. The fruit is a capsule 2 cm across. The seeds have long hairs.

There are about 500 Ipomoea species.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in moist deciduous forests.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, India, Pacific, Society Islands

How it is used for food

The leaves are eaten in curries.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Goili, Tugelmi, Karihuginniya hambu, Kuginiballi

Synonyms

Ipomoea campanulata auct. non Linn.; Ipomoea campanulata Linn. var. illustris C.B.Clarke;