Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.
Source:
tro
Year:
1844
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 70: t. 4068 (1844)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001297713
Common Names
- Ipomoea crassipes
- Thick-stemmed Morning-glory
- Thick-stemmed Morning Glory
Description
Ipomoea crassipes (also called Thick-stemmed Morning Glory, among many other common names) is an annual vine with large, trumpet-shaped flowers in shades of pink, purple, white, and blue. It is native to tropical regions of the Americas and grows in moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade.
Uses & Benefits
Ipomoea crassipes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Ipomoea crassipes var. hewittioides (Hallier f.) Hallier f.
Ipomoea crassipes var. crassipes
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ipomoea crassipes has white, funnel-shaped flowers with a yellow throat. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ipomoea crassipes 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 the tips of the stems and planted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Ipomoea crassipes
Ipomoea crassipes can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.
Ipomoea crassipes FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ipomoea crassipes?
Ipomoea crassipes
What is the common name of Ipomoea crassipes?
Thick-stemmed morning glory
What is the natural habitat of Ipomoea crassipes?
Tropical and subtropical regions
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,