Ipomoea holubii
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Summary
Source: WikipediaIpomoea holubii is a species of flowering plant in the family Convolvulaceae.
Description
A tropical herb in the morning glory family (Convolvulaceae) with edible leaves.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Botswana, East Africa, Mozambique, Zambia,
Synonyms
Ipomoea rhodesiana RendleTurbina holubii (Bak.) Meeuse
References (3)
- Grivetti, L. E., 1980, Agricultural development: present and potential role of edible wild plants. Part 2: Sub-Saharan Africa, Report to the Department of State Agency for International Development. p 71 (As Turbina holubii)
- Peters, C. R., O'Brien, E. M., and Drummond, R.B., 1992, Edible Wild plants of Sub-saharan Africa. Kew. p 95
- Scudder, 1971,
