Status:
valid
Authors:
Staples
Source:
tro
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 71: 255 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001298608
Common Names
- Austinii Hildebrandtia
- Austinii Morning Glory
- Austinii Ipomoea
Description
Hildebrandtia austinii (also called Austin's Hildebrandtia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Convolvulaceae family. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. It is an herbaceous plant that grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Hildebrandtia austinii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hildebrandtia austinii has white, funnel-shaped flowers with a yellow throat and a long, slender corolla tube. The seeds are small, black, and flattened. The seedlings are dark green, with a long, narrow cotyledon and a short, upright hypocotyl.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hildebrandtia austinii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Hildebrandtia austinii
Hildebrandtia austinii is native to Mexico and Central America.
Hildebrandtia austinii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hildebrandtia austinii?
Hildebrandtia austinii
What is the common name of Hildebrandtia austinii?
Austin's Morning Glory
What is the natural habitat of Hildebrandtia austinii?
Tropical and subtropical forests
Species in the Hildebrandtia genus
Hildebrandtia sericea,
Hildebrandtia diredawaensis,
Hildebrandtia aloysii,
Hildebrandtia promontorii,
Hildebrandtia valo,
Hildebrandtia austinii,
Hildebrandtia linearifolia,
Hildebrandtia africana,
Hildebrandtia sepalosa,
Hildebrandtia obcordata,
Hildebrandtia somalensis,
Species in the Convolvulaceae family
Aniseia harmandii,
Aniseia martinicensis,
Aniseia argentina,
Aniseia luxurians,
Argyreia adpressa,
Argyreia apoensis,
Argyreia arakuensis,
Argyreia atropurpurea,
Argyreia barbata,
Argyreia barbigera,
Argyreia barnesii,
Argyreia bifrons,
Argyreia boholensis,
Argyreia boseana,
Argyreia bracteosa,
Argyreia breviscapa,
Argyreia caudata,
Argyreia celebica,
Argyreia cinerea,
Argyreia coacta,
Argyreia confusa,
Argyreia congesta,
Argyreia coonoorensis,
Argyreia corneri,
Argyreia crispa,
Argyreia cucullata,
Argyreia cymosa,
Argyreia daltonii,
Argyreia discolor,
Argyreia elliptica,
Argyreia erinacea,
Argyreia fulgens,
Argyreia glabra,
Argyreia hancorniifolia,
Argyreia hirsutissima,
Argyreia hookeri,
Argyreia involucrata,
Argyreia kerrii,
Argyreia kleiniana,
Argyreia kunstleri,
Argyreia kurzii,
Argyreia lamii,
Argyreia lanceolata,
Argyreia laotica,
Argyreia lawii,
Argyreia leschenaultii,
Argyreia linggaensis,
Argyreia longifolia,
Argyreia luzonensis,
Argyreia maingayi,