Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
calophylla
ID:
1298797

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Wright ex Griseb.

Source:
tro

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Cat. Pl. Cub. : 204 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001298135



Common Names

  • Large-Leaved Ipomoea
  • Large-Leaved Ipomoeas
  • Large-Leaved Ipomoeas


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Description

Ipomoea calophylla (also called Calophylla Morning Glory, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It is a twining vine that grows in sunny, moist areas, such as roadsides, fields, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ipomoea calophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ipomoea calophylla has white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have small, heart-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ipomoea calophylla can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny area with temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C).

Where to Find Ipomoea calophylla

Ipomoea calophylla is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist forests and woodlands.

Ipomoea calophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ipomoea calophylla?

Ipomoea calophylla

What is the common name of Ipomoea calophylla?

Beautiful Morning Glory

What is the natural habitat of Ipomoea calophylla?

It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas.

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

IPNI record: 268573-1: Originally associated with wfo-0001424020
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
Charles Wright (1811-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Wright' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:268573-1: Based on the initial data import