Ipomoea acanthocarpa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acanthocarpa
ID:
1244432
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hochst. ex Choisy
Source:
tro
Year:
1845
Citation Micro:
Prodr. [A. P. de Candolle] 9: 346. 1845 (1845)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001243770
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ipomoea acanthocarpa (also called Acanthocarpa Morning Glory, among many other common names) is a perennial vine native to Central and South America. It has heart-shaped leaves and white, trumpet-shaped flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Ipomoea acanthocarpa is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ipomoea acanthocarpa has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and green with small, oval leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ipomoea acanthocarpa is a small, evergreen perennial native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The plant prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun or partial shade. It can be grown in a container or in the ground.
Where to Find Ipomoea acanthocarpa
Ipomoea acanthocarpa is native to tropical regions of Central and South America.
Ipomoea acanthocarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ipomoea acanthocarpa?
Ipomoea acanthocarpa
What is the common name of Ipomoea acanthocarpa?
Spiny Morning Glory
Where is Ipomoea acanthocarpa found?
Ipomoea acanthocarpa is found in North America
Species in the Ipomoea genus
Ipomoea ugborea, Ipomoea katangensis, Ipomoea calobra, Ipomoea eggersiana, Ipomoea geophilifolia, Ipomoea lozani, Ipomoea steeri, Ipomoea abrupta, Ipomoea graminea, Ipomoea hastifolia, Ipomoea velutina, Ipomoea antonschmidii, Ipomoea anemophoba, Ipomoea arenicola, Ipomoea argyrophylla, Ipomoea asclepiadea, Ipomoea asterophora, Ipomoea atacorensis, Ipomoea bakeri, Ipomoea brownei, Ipomoea caloneura, Ipomoea cambodiensis, Ipomoea chrysosperma, Ipomoea citrina, Ipomoea clarkei, Ipomoea convolvulifolia, Ipomoea curtipes, Ipomoea decaisnei, Ipomoea delpierrei, Ipomoea diantha, Ipomoea edithae, Ipomoea ephemera, Ipomoea erioleuca, Ipomoea eurysepala, Ipomoea fanshawei, Ipomoea galaclorrhoea, Ipomoea heterosepala, Ipomoea humidicola, Ipomoea jucunda, Ipomoea kassneri, Ipomoea langsdorffii, Ipomoea lepidophora, Ipomoea livescens, Ipomoea milnei, Ipomoea nephrosepala, Ipomoea nyctaginea, Ipomoea paranaensis, Ipomoea paulitschkei, Ipomoea polhillii, Ipomoea polyrrhizos,
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50125838: Based on the initial data import
Christian Ferdinand Friedrich Hochstetter (1787-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hochst.' in the authors string.
Jacques Denys Choisy (1799-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Choisy' in the authors string.