Imilla Negra
Black-purple Andean landrace. Ceremonial and culinary use in highland communities.
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Best uses
About this variety
Black-purple Andean landrace. Ceremonial and culinary use in highland communities.
Imilla Negra is classified as a andean / native variety, primarily used for specialty, boiling / salad. For agronomic specs, breeder details, and trial data not yet captured here, refer to the source registries linked at the bottom of this page.
Frequently asked questions about Imilla Negra
What is Imilla Negra potato?+
Imilla Negra is a andean / native potato variety originating from Bolivia / Peru (native). Black-purple Andean landrace. Ceremonial and culinary use in highland communities.
What is Imilla Negra potato best used for?+
Imilla Negra is best suited to specialty, boiling / salad. Black-purple Andean landrace. Ceremonial and culinary use in highland communities.
Where is Imilla Negra grown?+
Imilla Negra is most commonly grown in Andean / Native, with original release from Bolivia / Peru (native). Cross-reference our country profiles for production data.
Variety profiles aggregate data from CIP Lima genebank, ICAR-CPRI variety catalogue, EU Common Catalogue, USDA PVPO, AHDB Potato Variety Database, NIAB, NAK Netherlands, the Potato Pedigree Database, national breeding programmes (CAAS, EARO, BARI, INTA, EMBRAPA, INIFAP, IHAR-PIB, VNIIKKH), and peer-reviewed literature in Potato Research and the American Journal of Potato Research.
Updated May 2026 · Reviewed by Potatopedia editorial team.