Solenostemon rotundifolius (Poir.) J.K.Morton

Synonym: Plectranthus rotundifolius (Poir.) Spreng.

Flower Of African Potato

Flower of African potato | Solenostemon rotundifolius Malayalam: Koorka Plectranthus rotundifolius is an herbaceous plant native to West Africa, now grown especially in South Asia and Southeast Asia as a leaf vegetable and a tuber vegetable. A traditional food plant in Africa, this little-known vegetable has potential to improve nutrition, boost food security, foster rural development and support sustainable landcare. Vernacular names include kembili, sambrali (in Kannada), Koorka (Kerala and Sri Lanka), ratala, Hausa potato, frafra potato, Sudan potato, coleus potato, Zulu potato, and Zulu round potato. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plectranthus_rotundifolius http://www.nap.edu/openbook.php?record_id=11763&page=270 http://deepann.wordpress.com/2008/09/08/koorkka-olathiyathuchinese-potato-stir-fry/ http://www.cookingandme.com/2009/02/koorka-two-ways-2-recipes-1-post.html