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batata

Ipomoea batatas

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (14 countries), Asia (8 countries), Europe (5 countries), North America (Honduras, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (9 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plantas)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Solanales (Solanales)

Species

Ipomoea batatas (batata)

Names in Other Languages

Chinese Fan shu

Spanish Batata

French Batate

German Suesskartoffel

Portuguese batata

Similar Species in Ipomoea

Ipomoea aristolochiifolia

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of batata?

The scientific name of batata is Ipomoea batatas. It belongs to the genus Ipomoea.

Where does batata live?

batata is found in Widely distributed across Africa (14 countries), Asia (8 countries), Europe (5 countries), North America (Honduras, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (9 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Angola, Australia, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Chad, Colombia, Comoros, Congo (DRC), Croatia.

What family does batata belong to?

batata (Ipomoea batatas) belongs to the genus Ipomoea, which is part of the taxonomic family Convolvulaceae.

What kingdom does batata belong to?

batata (Ipomoea batatas) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of batata?

The closest relatives of batata in the genus Ipomoea include algodão-bravo, amarra-amarra, amarra-amarra, bandeira-espanhola, batata-brava.