Vigna triloba
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
A creeping plant. It grows 1-2 m long. The leaflets have 3 lobes. The flowers are yellow.
It is used in medicine. There are about 150 Vigna species. They are mostly in the tropics.
Where it is found
A tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Asia, Central Africa, Congo, East Africa, Indochina, SE Asia, South Africa, Southern Africa, Tanzania, Vietnam
How it is used for food
The roots are eaten as a vegetable.
It has average palatability.
Edible parts
Leaves, pods, tap - roots
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Dau ba-thuy
Synonyms
Dolichos triloba L.;