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