Wild morning glory
Convolvulus sagittatus

Family: Convolvulaceae

What it is like

A herb. It lies along the ground and can be a scrambler. It has a taproot and can keep growing from year to year. It puts up annual shoots. It can grow 2 m high. The leaves are alternate and vary in shape and size. They can have 2-5 lobes. The flowers are small and up to 2 cm across. They are white to pale pink. They usually occur singly on long stalks in the axils of the leaves.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in sandy and loamy soils. It grows between 150-2,260 m above sea level. It can grow in arid places.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Botswana, East Africa, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Southern Africa, Swaziland, Zambia, Zimbabwe

How it is used for food

The leaves are cooked and eaten and used as a potherb. Mature leaves can be dried for use in the winter.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Dinkororo, N'puluruzi, Uvimbukhalo

Synonyms

Convolvulus ulosepalus Hallier f.;