Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
Hallier f.
                
                
                    
Source:
ipni
                
                
                    
Year:
1899
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 28: 33 (1899)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000156735
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Galaclorrhoea Morning Glory
 - Galaclorrhoea Ipomoea
 - Galaclorrhoea Convolvulus
                         
                     
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Ipomoea galaclorrhoea (also called Milky Morning Glory, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Americas. It has a sprawling habit and produces white to pink flowers. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Ipomoea galaclorrhoea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract butterflies and birds to the garden.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            The flowers of Ipomoea galaclorrhoea are white or pink in color and have five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Ipomoea galaclorrhoea is a vine that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature stems and planted in a moist soil mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are well-rooted.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Ipomoea galaclorrhoea
                        
                            Ipomoea galaclorrhoea is found in Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Ipomoea galaclorrhoea FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Ipomoea galaclorrhoea?
Ipomoea galaclorrhoea
What is the common name of Ipomoea galaclorrhoea?
Galaclorrhoea Morning Glory
What is the family of Ipomoea galaclorrhoea?
Convolvulaceae
                          
                     
                
                                    
                        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,