Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
cristulata
ID:
1297911

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hallier f.

Source:
tro

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Meded. Rijks-Herb. 46: 20 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001297249



Common Names

  • Crested Morning Glory
  • Cristate Morning Glory
  • Cristate Ipomoea


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Description

Ipomoea cristulata (also called crested morning-glory, among many other common names) is a perennial vine of the Convolvulaceae family. It has large, funnel-shaped flowers that range in color from white to pink. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico and grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ipomoea cristulata is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ipomoea cristulata has white, funnel-shaped flowers with a yellow throat and a long, slender corolla tube. The seeds are small, black, and flattened. The seedlings are dark green, with a long, narrow cotyledon and a short, upright hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ipomoea cristulata is a tropical plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a light, well-draining soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Ipomoea cristulata

Ipomoea cristulata can be found in California, Nevada, and Oregon in the United States.

Ipomoea cristulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ipomoea cristulata?

Ipomoea cristulata

What is the common name of Ipomoea cristulata?

Crested Morning Glory

What is the habitat of Ipomoea cristulata?

Ipomoea cristulata is found in tropical and subtropical 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,

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