Year of release: 1987 Pedigree:: Seedling selection from the African variety "lwo" 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. Cordate leaves with wavy margin Female plant having cylindrical partly hairy tubers with brown skin and white flesh colour Excellent cooking quality with good flavour It has medium starch (21.0-22.0%) and protein (1.8-2.0%) content. Drought tolerant.