Status:
valid
Authors:
House
Source:
tro
Year:
1907
Citation Micro:
Muhlenbergia 3: 44 (1907)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001248264
Description
Ipomoea eximia (also called showy morning-glory, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to Mexico. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and white flowers. It grows in dry grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Ipomoea eximia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as an edible plant and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ipomoea eximia has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ipomoea eximia is a small, perennial herb native to the tropical forests of South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Cultivation is best done in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect sunlight. The soil should be well-draining and slightly acidic, with a pH of 5.5-6.5.
Where to Find Ipomoea eximia
Ipomoea eximia can be found in Mexico.
Ipomoea eximia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ipomoea eximia?
Ipomoea eximia
What is the common name of Ipomoea eximia?
Eximia Morning Glory
What is the natural habitat of Ipomoea eximia?
It is found in tropical and subtropical forests in Central and South America
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,