Ipomoea mombassana
Family: Convolvulaceae
What it is like
A trailing herb. The stems are weak and hairy. The leaves are oval and often heart shaped. They are usually slightly hairy. The flowers are white with a purple centre. They are funnel shaped.
It can be significant weed.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in grassland between sea level and 1,600 m altitude. It is often on sandy soils. It can grow in arid places.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, East Africa, Kenya, Tanzania
How it is used for food
The young leaves are cooked and eaten. If they are cooked with other leaves they are less slippery.
Edible parts
Leaves, vegetable
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Barfo, Bire, Enkoiniyeni, Kadedtho, Maturankunu, Musele, Ukwasi-wa-nthi, Uthui, Wimbia