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Purgative Potato, Batata de purga

Operculinaalata

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Operculina alata by Phytodealer
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Family
Convolvulaceae (kon-volv-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Operculina (oh-per-koo-LEE-nuh)
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Species
alata (a-LAY-tuh)
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Synonym
Operculina hamiltonii
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage

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Height
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Spacing
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger

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Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
N/A
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Category
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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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
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Phytodealer
| March 2007 | positive

The large tubers can be transformed into candy and used against gut worms and as a purgative. Also has a beautiful flowering.

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