Iaqu Convolvulaceae Solanales

Ipomoea aquatica

30 2n Chromosomes

Convolvulaceae Family

30 chromosomes

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Description: Ipomoea aquatica, commonly known as water spinach or kangkung, is a semi-aquatic, tropical plant grown as a vegetable for its tender shoots. I. aquatica is generally believed to have been first domesticated in Southeast Asia. It is widely cultivated in Southeast Asia, East Asia, and South Asia. It grows abundantly near waterways and requires little to no care.
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