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Sweetpotato
belongs to the morning glory family and has the following systemic
classification:
| Family |
Convolvulaceae |
| Tribe |
Ipomoeae |
| Genus |
Ipomoeae |
| Sub-genus |
Quamoclit |
| Section |
Batatas |
| Species |
Ipomoeae batatas (L.) Lam. |
Sweetpotato is a perennial plant cultivated as an annual crop. It thrives in
areas with warm temperature and is commonly harvested 110-150 days after
planting. Although known for its tolerance to drought and its sensitivity to
saturated soil condition, it requires sufficient water and nutrients, to produce
good yield.
Reference
Huaman, Z. Systemic botany and morphology of the sweetpotato plant. Technical
Information Bulletin 25. International Potato Centre, Lima, Peru. 22 p.
Contributed by:
Vilma Amante
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