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SOURCES (P. ahipa (Weddell) Parodi) Vietmeyer N 1989 pp 39-45 [PH, PHO, KTMP, TEXT, DRA, FER GROWING PERIOD Legume grown for its underground parts. It begins flowering about 75 days after planting and harvest takes place after 150-180 days. COMMON NAMES Ahipa, Ajipa, Asipa, Villu, Huitoto, Achipa, Dabau, Frijol chuncho, Judia batata, Poroto batata, Andine knollenbone. FURTHER INF Scientific synonym: Dolichos ahipa. Ahipa is propably native of the Andean mountains. It can be found at elevations from sea level to 3000 m. Only the root is safe to eat, the rest of the plant contain toxin that may be toxic to humans. Grows 0.3-0.6 m tall. |
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