Basella

David Kennedy states that "many edible leaf crops such as Basella alba [Malabar spinach], sweet potatoes, chaya, okra, lettuce, and many cucurbit family leaves do not work well.

10: Food science 1996

Malabar spinach is an Asian climber, Basella alba, notable for its heat tolerance and the mucilaginous texture of its leaves, which may be green or red.

On Food and Cooking, The Science and Lore of the Kitchen Harold McGee 2004

Malabar spinach is an Asian climber, Basella alba, notable for its heat tolerance and the mucilaginous texture of its leaves, which may be green or red.

On Food and Cooking, The Science and Lore of the Kitchen Harold McGee 2004

Basella alba, a leafy vegetable and an ornamental plant

Chapter 6 1999

Basella alba-White stems; climbing vine; tender stems and succulent leaves edible; likes heat and lots of moisture.

28 additional technical notes about tropical agriculture 1996

Basella rubra-Red stems, large leaves, vigorous; suited for humid regions; easy to cultivate; requires trellis.

28 additional technical notes about tropical agriculture 1996

Neither do leaves that are acidic like sorrel or dock [Rumex sp.]; mucilaginous leaves like Basella alba, purslane [Portulaca oleracea] or roselle [Hibiscus sabdariffa].

10: Food science 1996

MALABAR SPINACH (Basella alba, B. rubra) is a very succulent vine grown throughout the tropics for the young leaves and stems, often used as a potherb.

2: Vegetables and small fruits in the tropics 1996

Malabar spinach, Basella rubra: we have seed again of our large-leafed, vigorous variety; (mucilaginous) leaf crop suited for humid regions; easy to cultivate; requires trellis.

Chapter 25 1996

Amaranthus gracilis (amaranth), leaves Basella alba (alugbati), leaves

Chapter 9 1993