Ipomoea plebeia

Family: Convolvulaceae

What it is like

A climbing herb. It is thinly hairy. The leaf stalks are 2 cm long. The leaf blade is broadly heart shaped at the base. It is 5 cm long. The flowers occur as a few together in the axils of the leaves. The flowers are white. There are 2 subspecies.

subspecies africana in Africa.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows up to 1,525 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Angola, Australia, Botswana, Central Africa, East Africa, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Southern Africa, Swaziland, Zimbabwe

How it is used for food

The leaves are cooked as a vegetable. They are boiled several times.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Ataajunyuk, Boloko, Umzazabuka, Uombensanie

Synonyms

Ipomoea cardiosepala Baker & Wright;