IPOMOEA SUFFRUTICOSA

This member of the Convolvulaceae family was given this name by William John Burchell in 1824. It is found in Namibia and South Africa, and might be found in Botswana as well. It is growing in a well drained soil with some water and lots of sun. The caudex might grow to five centimetres in diameter, the entire plant to 100 centimetres in height. The flowers are magenta. The generic name Ipomoea is derived from the Greek ἴψ, ἰπός; íps, ipós, meaning 'woodworm', and ὅμοιος; hómoios, meaning 'resembling'. It referring to their twining habit. The species name means woody and perennial at the base, but remaining herbaceous above.