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Kangkong, river spinach, swamp cabbage, water convolvulus, water morning glory, water spinach
Ipomoea aquatica is a semiaquatic, tropical plant grown as a vegetable for its tender shoots and leaves. It is found throughout the tropical and subtropical regions of the world, although it is not known where it originated. This plant is known in English as water spinach, river spinach, water morning glory, water convolvulus, or by the more ambiguous names Chinese spinach, Chinese Watercress, Chinese convolvulus, swamp cabbage or kangkong in Southeast Asia. Occasionally, it has also been mistakenly called "kale" in English, although kale is a strain of mustard belonging to the species Brassica oleracea and is completely unrelated to water spinach, which is a species of morning glory. It is known as phak bung in Thai and Laotian, ong choy in Cantonese, kongxincai (空心菜) in Mandarin Chinese, rau muống in Vietnamese, kangkong in Tagalog, ကန်စွန်း, gazun in Myanmar, trokuon (ត្រកួន) in Khmer, kolmou xak in Assamese, kalmi saag in Hindi, kalmi shak in Bengali, Thooti Koora in Telugu, kangkung in Indonesian, Malay and Sinhalese and hayoyo in Ghana. In Suriname (South-America) it's known as dagoeblad or dagublad.
Ipomoea aquatica, also known as water spinach or kangkong, is a semi-aquatic vine native to Asia. In Qatar, it has been naturalized and can be found growing in wetlands, ponds, and irrigation channels. Studies have reported its presence in various regions of Qatar, including the northwest coast and inland areas. The plant thrives in warm temperatures and high humidity, making Qatar's climate suitable for its growth. Its occurrence in Qatar is often associated with human activities, such as agriculture and urbanization, which provide it with ideal conditions to spread and establish itself.
Water morning glory (water spinach, water convolvulus, Ipomoea aquatica) near a water leakage site near sand processing plant near Irkhaya (Irkaya) Farms. Qatar, November 13, 2015
Unnamed Road, Qatar
White flowers of water morning glory (water spinach, water convolvulus, Ipomoea aquatica) near a water leakage site near sand processing plant near Irkhaya (Irkaya) Farms. Qatar, November 13, 2015Unnamed Road, Qatar
White flowers of water morning glory (water spinach, water convolvulus, Ipomoea aquatica) on northern corner of Umm Enaig Housing Community near a hospital (Jeri Al Ramli). Al Khor, Qatar, November 14, 2015Unnamed Road, Qatar
Blooming water morning glory (water spinach, water convolvulus, Ipomoea aquatica) on northern corner of Umm Enaig Housing Community near a hospital (Jeri Al Ramli). Al Khor, Qatar, November 14, 2015Unnamed Road, Qatar
Habitat of water morning glory (water spinach, water convolvulus, Ipomoea aquatica) on northern corner of Housing Community near a hospital. Al Khor, Qatar, November 14, 2015Unnamed Road, Qatar
Large white flowers of water morning glory (water spinach, water convolvulus, Ipomoea aquatica) on northern corner of Umm Enaig Housing Community near a hospital (Jeri Al Ramli). Al Khor, Qatar, November 14, 2015Unnamed Road, Qatar
Masses of white flowers of water morning glory (water spinach, water convolvulus, Ipomoea aquatica) on northern corner of Umm Enaig Housing Community near a hospital (Jeri Al Ramli). Al Khor, Qatar, November 14, 2015Unnamed Road, Qatar
Three white flowers of water morning glory (water spinach, water convolvulus, Ipomoea aquatica) on northern corner of Umm Enaig Housing Community near a hospital (Jeri Al Ramli). Al Khor, Qatar, November 14, 2015Unnamed Road, Qatar
Two white flowers of water morning glory (water spinach, water convolvulus, Ipomoea aquatica) on northern corner of Umm Enaig Housing Community near a hospital (Jeri Al Ramli). Al Khor, Qatar, November 14, 2015Unnamed Road, Qatar
Close up of a white flower of water morning glory (water spinach, water convolvulus, Ipomoea aquatica) on northern corner of Umm Enaig Housing Community near a hospital (Jeri Al Ramli). Al Khor, Qatar, November 14, 2015Unnamed Road, Qatar
Water morning glory (water spinach, water convolvulus, Ipomoea aquatica) on a sewage pond near Irkhaya (Irkaya) Farms. Qatar, June 3, 2016Unnamed Road, Qatar
Spreading plant of water morning glory (water spinach, water convolvulus, Ipomoea aquatica) on a sewage pond near Irkhaya (Irkaya) Farms. Qatar, June 3, 2016Unnamed Road, Qatar
Shoots of water morning glory (water spinach, water convolvulus, Ipomoea aquatica) on a sewage pond near Irkhaya (Irkaya) Farms. Qatar, June 3, 2016Unnamed Road, Qatar
Leaves of water morning glory (water spinach, water convolvulus, Ipomoea aquatica) on a sewage pond near Irkhaya (Irkaya) Farms. Qatar, June 3, 2016Unnamed Road, QatarIpomoea aquatica was observed in various locations in Qatar, including near a water leakage site and a sewage pond, indicating its ability to thrive in areas with abundant water. The plant was found to have white flowers, which were observed in large masses on the northern corner of Umm Enaig Housing Community near a hospital. Close-up observations revealed detailed views of the flowers. The plant's habitat was also documented, showing its ability to spread and grow in sewage ponds and areas with moist soil. Leaves and shoots of the plant were also observed, providing insight into its growth habits. Observations were made on different dates, including November 13-14, 2015, and June 3, 2016, at locations such as Irkhaya Farms and Al Khor.
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