Status:
valid
Authors:
Dennst.
Source:
tro
Year:
1810
Citation Micro:
Nomencl. Bot. 1: 246 (1810)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001298816
Description
Ipomoea cordatotriloba (also called Ipomoea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical regions of South America. It has a twining stem with alternate, ovate leaves and funnel-shaped, white flowers. It is found in open, disturbed habitats such as roadsides and pastures.
Uses & Benefits
Ipomoea cordatotriloba is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its flowers are used to make a sweet syrup and its leaves are used in traditional medicine.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Ipomoea cordatotriloba var. torreyana (A.Gray) D.F.Austin
Ipomoea cordatotriloba var. australis (O'Donell) D.F.Austin
Ipomoea cordatotriloba var. cordatotriloba
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ipomoea cordatotriloba has white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ipomoea cordatotriloba is a perennial climber native to India. It can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. For seed propagation, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.
Where to Find Ipomoea cordatotriloba
Ipomoea cordatotriloba can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Ipomoea cordatotriloba FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ipomoea cordatotriloba?
Ipomoea cordatotriloba
What is the common name of Ipomoea cordatotriloba?
Heartleaf Morning Glory
What is the natural habitat of Ipomoea cordatotriloba?
Grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas
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,