Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
hederacea
ID:
748611

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jacq.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1786

Citation Micro:
Collectanea 1: 124 (1786)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000747944



Common Names

  • Ipomoea hederacea
  • Ivy-Leaved Ipomoea
  • Hederacea Ipomoea


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Synonyms

  • Cleiemera hederacea Raf. [unknown]
  • Cleiemera hirsuta Raf. [unknown]
  • Convolvulus caeruleus (Roxb.) Spreng. [unknown]
  • Ipomoea avicularis Raf. [unknown]
  • Ipomoea barbata Roth [unknown]
  • Ipomoea limbata Boerl. [illegitimate]
  • Ipomoea phymatodes Spreng. [unknown]
  • Ipomoea scabrida Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Ornithosperma autumnalis Raf. [unknown]
  • Pharbitis barbata G.Don [unknown]
  • Pharbitis caerulescens Sweet [unknown]
  • Pharbitis polymorpha Siebold & de Vriese [unknown]
  • Pharbitis purshii G.Don [unknown]
  • Pharbitis scabrida (Roem. & Schult.) G.Don [unknown]
  • Ipomoea barbigera Sweet [unknown]
  • Pharbitis barbigera G.Don [unknown]
  • Pharbitis hederacea Choisy [unknown]
  • Ipomoea desertorum House [unknown]
  • Pharbitis triloba Miq. [unknown]
  • Ipomoea hederacea integrifolia Hallier f. [illegitimate]

Description

Ipomoea hederacea (also called Ivy-Leaved Morning Glory, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to East Asia. It has a creeping rhizome with short, erect stems and linear leaves. It is found in grasslands, savannas, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Ipomoea hederacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ipomoea hederacea has small white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ipomoea hederacea is a perennial herb native to East Africa. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).

Where to Find Ipomoea hederacea

Ipomoea hederacea can be found in North America, including the United States and Canada.

Ipomoea hederacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ipomoea hederacea?

Ipomoea hederacea

What type of plant is Ipomoea hederacea?

It is an annual herb

Where is Ipomoea hederacea native to?

It is native to Asia

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,