Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
cardiophylla
ID:
1298631

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
tro

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
Syn. Fl. N. Amer. 2(1): 213 (1878)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001297969



Common Names

  • Heart-leaf Morning-glory
  • Heart-leaf Bindweed
  • Heart-leaf Ipomoea


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Description

Ipomoea cardiophylla (also called Heart-leaved Morning Glory, among many other common names) is an annual or perennial herbaceous vine that is native to Central America and South America. It has a twining stem, with alternate, ovate to lanceolate leaves. It is found in dry, sunny places, such as rocky slopes, roadsides, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ipomoea cardiophylla is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and lawns, as it is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance. It is also used as a ground cover in hanging baskets.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ipomoea cardiophylla has white flowers with five petals, and its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ipomoea cardiophylla can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Ipomoea cardiophylla

Ipomoea cardiophylla is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, open habitats such as grasslands, scrublands, and rocky hillsides.

Ipomoea cardiophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ipomoea cardiophylla?

Ipomoea cardiophylla

What is the common name of Ipomoea cardiophylla?

Cardiophylla Morning Glory

What is the natural habitat of Ipomoea cardiophylla?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-8501580: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.