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Ipomoea sultani

Chiov.

Convolvulaceae Edible: Root, Tuber

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Description

A perennial shrub in the Convolvulaceae family native to tropical regions, capable of growing in arid areas.

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Edible Uses

The roots and tubers are eaten.

Distribution

A tropical plant. It can grow in arid places.

Where It Grows

Africa, Somalia,

References (2)

  • Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (1999). Survey of Economic Plants for Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (SEPASAL) database. Published on the Internet; http://www.rbgkew.org.uk/ceb/sepasal/internet [Accessed 15th April 2011]
  • World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

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