Purgative Potato, Batata de purga
Operculinaalata

Family: Convolvulaceae (kon-volv-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus: Operculina (oh-per-koo-LEE-nuh)
Species: alata (a-LAY-tuh)

Synonym:Operculina hamiltonii

Category
Vines and Climbers

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
over 40 ft. (12 m)

Spacing
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Bright Yellow

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
N/A

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
Scarify seed before sowing

Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored