Plectranthus

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Plectranthus esculentus N.E. Br.

Plectranthus esculentus, indigenous to Africa, is grown for its edible tubers. It is more difficult to cultivate than P. rotundifolius, but able to give greater yields.

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Botanical synonyms include Coleus esculentus and Coleus dazo. Vernacular names include dazo, rizga, umbondive, finger potato, and Livingstone potato

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