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Ipomoea aquatica var. reptans

Authority Forsskal Family Magnoliopsida:Asteridae:Solanales:Convolvulaceae Synonyms Common names kang kong Editor Ecocrop code 17650

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BRIEF DESCRIPTION A succulent vine that trails over wet ground, or can climb by twining, with glabrous foliage, and white flowers. It roots freely at nodes. USES Used as a boiled or fried spinach-like dish alone or with other foods. The leaves are a source of vitamins A and C, iron, calcium, riboflavin, and protein. Though stems and extra foliage are used as fodder for pigs and cattle. GROWING PERIOD Annual herb. The land form of kang kong may be harvested for shoots and leaves from about 50-70 days. COMMON NAMES Kang kong, Karamta, Nilkamli, Mribawa ziwa, Water convolvulus, Water spinach, Patate acuatique, Liseron d'eau, Kankong, Kangkung, Kango, Balangog, Galatgat, Trakuon, Bongz, Phakbung, Phakthotyot. FURTHER INF Scientific synonyms: I. reptans, Convolvulus reptans. Kang kong originated in tropical Asia, possibly India. The dry land form of kang kong yields best grown in the lowland humid tropics. Yields may be about 20-30 t/ha ot 2-3 kg/m˝.
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SOURCES 9 (I. aquatica Forsskal var. reptans) Tindall H 1983 pp 97-100 [TEXT, DRA, FER, TEMP, PHO] Roecklein J 1987 pp 505 [USE] Duke J 1975 pp 18 [PH, RAIN, TEMP] Rice R 1990 pp 228-230 [DRA, FER TEXT, TEMP, PHO] Martin F 1984 pp 168-170 [TEMP, RAIN, PHO, DRA, TEXT, USE] Siemonsma J 1993 pp 181-184 [PHO, TEMP, TEXT, DRA, FER, PH, USE]