Ipomoea cf. congesta
R. Br.
Thua tum huu, Morning glory
Convolvulaceae Edible: Leaves, Fruit
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Description
A climber. The stem is woody near the base and is branched. The leaves are broadly oval. They can have 3 lobes. They are 5-17 cm long and 3.5-16 cm wide. The leaf stalk is 2-18 cm long. The fruit is a round capsule 1 cm across. There are 4 brown seeds inside.
Edible Uses
The shoots are blanched and added to curries, and the young fruits are also used in curries.
Traditional Uses
The shoots are blanched and put in curries. The young fruit are also used in curries.
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Distribution
A tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Indochina, SE Asia, Thailand,
Notes
There are about 500 Ipomoea species.
References (1)
- Jacquat, C., 1990, Plants from the Markets of Thailand. D.K. Book House p 93
