Status:
valid
Authors:
M.C.Lara
Source:
tro
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Mex. 67: 68 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001286736
Common Names
- Diegoae Ipomoea
- Ipomoea Diegoae
- Diegoae Ipomoea Plant
Description
Ipomoea diegoae (also called Diego's Ipomoea, among many other common names) is an annual vine with white, trumpet-shaped flowers and heart-shaped leaves. It is native to Mexico and is found in dry, tropical habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Ipomoea diegoae is a vine that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. It has a twining habit and produces pink flowers in the summer. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ipomoea diegoae has small, white flowers with yellow centers and the seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ipomoea diegoae is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub. It is propagated by cuttings or by layering. Cuttings should be taken from the top of the plant and planted in a well-draining soil. Layering should be done in the spring or summer. The layered stem should be covered with soil and kept moist until it has rooted.
Where to Find Ipomoea diegoae
Ipomoea diegoae is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Guerrero, Oaxaca, and Puebla.
Ipomoea diegoae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ipomoea diegoae?
Ipomoea diegoae
What is the common name of Ipomoea diegoae?
Diego's Morning Glory
What is the natural habitat of Ipomoea diegoae?
It is native to the US states of Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas
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,