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