species 15,815 observations
Sweet Potato
Ipomoea batatas
Field notes
Supports All
41
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Fall Armyworm Moth, Soybean Looper Moth, Southern Armyworm Moth, White-lined Sphinx
28
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Indian Cotton Jassid, Rhyssomatus palmacollis, Sugarcane Planthopper, Chilli Thrips
10
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Common Eastern Bumble Bee, American Bumble Bee, Clemens' Sphinx
3
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Vines
- Light
- Full sun Part shade
- Moisture
- Dry Well drained Moist Wet
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Resists
- Dry soil
- Plant type
- Annual Vine Edible Ground cover Vegetable Warm season vegetable
From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.