Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
argillicola
ID:
1224845

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.W.Johnson

Source:
tro

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 2: 217 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001224183



Common Names

  • Argillicola Ipomoea
  • Argillicola Morning Glory
  • Argillicola's Ipomoea


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Description

Ipomoea argillicola (also called Clay Morning Glory, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Convolvulaceae. It is native to tropical Asia, from India to China, and is found in open forests, thickets, and grasslands. It is a climbing vine with large, heart-shaped leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Ipomoea argillicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin problems and reducing inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Ipomoea argillicola are small, white and fragrant. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two cotyledons that are oval-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ipomoea argillicola can be cultivated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny area.

Where to Find Ipomoea argillicola

Ipomoea argillicola is native to Central and South America and can be found in the wild in Mexico, Guatemala, and Costa Rica.

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,