Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
ficifolia
ID:
1298386

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
tro

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Edwards's Bot. Reg. 26(Misc.): 90 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001297724



Common Names

  • Ipomoea ficifolia
  • Fig-leaved Morning-glory
  • Fig-leaved Morning Glory


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Description

Ipomoea ficifolia (also called Fig-leaved 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 ficifolia 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 ficifolia var. ficifolia

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ipomoea ficifolia has white flowers with a yellow center, and its seeds are black and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ipomoea ficifolia can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil. The plants should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Ipomoea ficifolia

Ipomoea ficifolia is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.

Ipomoea ficifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ipomoea ficifolia?

Ipomoea ficifolia

What is the common name of Ipomoea ficifolia?

Fig-leaved morning glory

What is the natural habitat of Ipomoea ficifolia?

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,

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