Species
Ipomoea batatas
Etymology
Ipomoea: Worm-like, referring to coiled flower bud
Common Name(s)
kumara
Authority
Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam.
Family
Convolvulaceae
Flora Category
Vascular - Exotic
Structural Class
Dicotyledonous Lianes and Related Trailing Plants
Flower Colours
Violet / Purple,White
Year Naturalised
1867
Origin
Probably N. South America
This page last updated on 3 May 2011