Davao del Sur : Chinese kangkong

water spinach (Ipomoea aquatica) Family: Convolvulaceae

Vernacular Names: chinese kangkong, tangkong

Parts utilized as vegetable and availability: shoots (tender vine), leaves

Cultivated/Foraged: Planted, Gathered

Habitat: upland, farm, fishpond, canal, river; water bodies, homegarden

Availability: all year round; wet season

Other uses: feeds for pigs

Dishes:sauteed kangkong, sinigang, apan-apan, salad, law-uy



Study site: Brgy. Asinan, Matanao, Davao del Sur
Brgy. Savoy, Matanao, Davao del Sur
Brgy. Molo polo, Kiblawan, Davao del Sur


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