Ipomoea maxima
Family: Convolvulaceae
What it is like
A twining herb. The leaves are 3-8 cm long. They are oval and heart shaped at the base and taper to the tip.
There are about 500 Ipomoea species.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Australia, Bangladesh, India
How it is used for food
The leaves are eaten as a pot-herb.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Amtivel, Bankalmi, Bilona, Bonkalmishak, Hanimanvel, Manjigai, Mettatuti, Mushakani, Purititige, Talikirai, Tirutali
Synonyms
Convolvulus maximus L.f.; Ipomoea sepiaria Koenig ex Roxb.; Probably now Ipomoea alba L.;