Pachyrrhizus ahipa
Ahipa
(1 Page of 5)
 
The Pachyrrhizus ahipa plant species is found in S. America. It is a member of the Leguminosae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Ahipa. Some home gardeners know the variety as Dolichos ahipa.

Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses
Medicinal | Edible Uses
 
Latin Name:  Pachyrrhizus ahipa
Common Name:  Ahipa
Family:  Leguminosae
Author:  (Weddell)Parodi.
 
Known Hazards:  The seed and green parts of the plant contain an insecticide (probably rotenone) and might be poisonous to people[196].
 
Mature Height:  0.5   Mature Width:  
 
Habitat:  Not known in a truly wild situation.

For further Pachyrrhizus ahipa gardening information
click on one of the blue links below
 
Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses
Medicinal | Edible Uses
 

The information above has been supplied solely via the hard work and dedication of the team at 'Plants for a Future'.
View their bibliography