Year of release: 1987 Pedigree:: Seeding selection from the African variety "Umidika" Yield: Average: 35 t ha-1 Potential yield: 48 t ha-1 Maturity: 9-10 months Suitable growing regions: Kerala Key traits: Climber twining to right with spiny green vine and green emerging leaf with green petiole. Glossy cordate leaves with wavy margin Female plant having cylindrical tubers with smooth texture, brown skin and white flesh colour It has medium starch (19-21%) and sugar (2.0-2.5%) contentr Drought tolerant; good flavour; suitable for intercropping in mature coconut gardens as well as with banana..