Ipomoea batatas
Common name
Kumara
Family
Convolvulaceae
Flora category
Vascular – Exotic
Structural class
Dicotyledonous Lianes and Related Trailing Plants
Conservation status
Not assessed
Flower colours
Violet/Purple, White
Year naturalised
1867
Origin
Probably N. South America
Etymology
ipomoea: Worm-like, referring to coiled flower bud