Plectranthus

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Plectranthus rotundifolius (Poir.) Spreng

Plectranthus rotundifolius is an herbaceous plant native to West Africa, now grown especially in South Asia and Southeast Asia as a leaf vegetable and a tuber vegetable.

Related Topics:
Herb - West Africa - South Asia - Southeast Asia

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Botanical synonyms include Solenostemon rotundifolius. Vernacular names include kembili, ratala, Hausa potato, frafra potato, Sudan potato, coleus potato, Zulu potato, and Zulu round potato.

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