| Synonyms: | |
| Common names: | |
| Frequency: | |
| Status: | |
| Description: |
|
| Type location: |
|
| Notes: | The capsule dehisces by a lid (or operculum). |
| Derivation of specific name: | |
| Habitat: | Waste places and swamps. |
| Altitude range: (metres) | |
| Flowering time: | |
| Worldwide distribution: | Tropical East Africa (just reaching the extreme N of the FZ region), tropical Asia, Polynesia and the Mascarenes; introduced elsewhere |
| FZ divisions: | Z |
| Growth form(s): | Climber, perennial. |
| Endemic status: | |
| Red data list status: | |
| Insects associated with this species: | |
| Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
| Images last updated: | Saturday 15 September 2007 |
| Literature: |
Gonçalves, M.L. (1987). Convolvulaceae Flora Zambesiaca 8(1) Pages 44 - 45. (Includes a picture). |