Names
Scientific
Plectranthus rotundifolius
Synonym
Solenostemon rotundifolius
English
Chinese potato
Coleus potato
Country potato
Hausa potato
Madagascar potato
Native potato
Spanish
Patata de los Hausas
French
Pomme de terre d'Afrique
Pomme de terre du Madagascar
Pomme de terre du Soudan
German
Hausakartoffel
Taxonomy
Order
Lamiales
Family
Lamiaceae
Genus
Plectranthus
Species
Plectranthus rotundifolius (Chinese potato)
Basic information and facts
Origin:
Probably originates from Africa.
Distribution:
Various tropical countries in Africa and Asia. Kenya, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Madagascar, Mauritius, India, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia.
Crop categories
Minor crops
Root vegetables
Subtropical crops
Tropical crops
Vegetables