Merremia tridentata
Family: Convolvulaceae
What it is like
A herb. It can be twining. It has stout root. The stems are wiry and 4 m long. The leaves are narrowly oblong. They are 3-8 cm long by 4-15 mm wide.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Asia, China, India, Guinea-Bissau, Senegal, South Africa, Southern Africa, West Africa
How it is used for food
The leaves are cooked as a vegetable.
It is sold in local markets in China.
Edible parts
Leaves, leaves - tea
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Feng chui teng, Lata, Thadaka dobbudu
Synonyms
Convolvulus tridentatus L.; Merremia tridentata subsp. hastata (Hallier f.) Ooststr.; Xenostegia tridentata (L.) D. F. Austin & Staples; and others