Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
gesnerioides
ID:
1252108

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.A.McDonald

Source:
tro

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Sida 15: 173 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001251446



Common Names

  • Gesnerioides Morning Glory
  • Ipomoea gesnerioides
  • Ipomoea


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Description

Ipomoea gesnerioides (also called 'Gesnerioid Morning Glory', among many other common names) is an annual climber with twining stems. It is native to Mexico and is found in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, woodlands, and open forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ipomoea gesnerioides is used as an ornamental plant, and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ipomoea gesnerioides has white or pink, funnel-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have oval-shaped cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ipomoea gesnerioides is a perennial climber that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Ipomoea gesnerioides

Ipomoea gesnerioides is found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

Ipomoea gesnerioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ipomoea gesnerioides?

Ipomoea gesnerioides

What are the common names of Ipomoea gesnerioides?

Gesnerioid morning glory, Gesnerioid morning-glory, or Gesnerioid ipomoea

What is the natural habitat of Ipomoea gesnerioides?

It is native to Mexico and Central 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50161201: Based on the initial data import
John Andrew McDonald (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.A.McDonald' in the authors string.