Ipomoea batatas

• Botanical Name : Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam.
• Synonyms : Convolvulus batatas L.
• Common Name : Sweet Potato, Sakkariya, Sakkarkand
• Plant Family : Convolvulaceae
• Plant Form : Herb
• Occurrence (Special Areas) : Indroda Park

About Ipomoea batatas Plant :

• Habit : A large creeping herb with rooting at nodes and with white or red, tuberous roots.
• Leaves : Hastate or angular lobed, base cordate.
• Flowers :
  • Red or white, 3-4 together.
  • Corolla funnel-shaped.
  • Stamens 5.
• Flowering and Fruiting Time : September - December
• Significance : Commonly cultivated for its sweet edible tuberous roots.