Ipomoea oenotheroides
(L.f.) Raf. ex Hallier
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Description
A creeping herb in the morning glory family (Convolvulaceae), found in subtropical regions.
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Edible Uses
The roots are eaten as a snack and cooked as a vegetable.
Traditional Uses
The roots are eaten as a snack and a vegetable.
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Distribution
It is a subtropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, South Africa, Southern Africa,
Synonyms
Convolvulus oenotheroides L.f.Ipomoea argyreoides ChoisyIpomoea barrettii RendleTurbina oenotheroides (L.f.) A. Meeuse
References (2)
- Ruiters-Welcome, A. K., 2019, Food plants of southern Africa. Ph.D. thesis. Univ. of Johannesburg p 46
- Welcome, A. K. & Van Wyk, B.-E., 2019, An inventory and analysis of the food plants of southern Africa. South African Journal of Botany 122 (2019) 136–179
