Ipomoea marginata

Family: Convolvulaceae

What it is like

A herb. It keeps growing from year to year. It has a stout root. The stems lie along the ground or are twining. The leaves can have purple spots. They are narrowly oval or kidney shaped. They are 2-6 cm long by 2-5 cm wide.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, India

How it is used for food

The leaves are boiled or stir-fried.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Panjvu

Synonyms

Convolvulus marginatus Desr.; Convolvulus verrucosus (Blume) D. Dietr.; Ipomoea sepiaria Koenig ex Roxb.; Ipomoea subtrilobans Miq.; Ipomoea verrucosa Blume;