Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
gracilis
ID:
1299265

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
tro

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 484 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001298603



Common Names

  • Gracilis Morning Glory
  • Gracilis Ipomoea
  • Gracilis Bindweed


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Description

Ipomoea gracilis (also called Slender Morning Glory, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Convolvulaceae family. It is native to the United States, Mexico, and Central America. It is an herbaceous plant that grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ipomoea gracilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ipomoea gracilis has white, funnel-shaped flowers with a yellow throat and a long, slender corolla tube. The seeds are small, black, and flattened. The seedlings are dark green, with a long, narrow cotyledon and a short, upright hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ipomoea gracilis is a perennial climber native to India. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and placed in a rooting hormone before planting in a well-draining soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Ipomoea gracilis

Ipomoea gracilis is native to Mexico and Central America.

Ipomoea gracilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ipomoea gracilis?

Ipomoea gracilis

What is the common name of Ipomoea gracilis?

Graceful Morning Glory

What is the natural habitat of Ipomoea gracilis?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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,