Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
herpeana
ID:
1234346

Status:
valid

Authors:
Deroin

Source:
tro

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Adansonia 15: 75 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001233684



Common Names

  • Ipomoea herpeana
  • Herpe Morning-glory
  • Herpe Ipomoea


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Description

Ipomoea herpeana (also called Herpe's Ipomoea, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous, perennial plant native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It has small, ovate leaves and grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ipomoea herpeana is used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating skin diseases, fever, and inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ipomoea herpeana is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ipomoea herpeana is a perennial vine native to China. It is best propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Once the seedlings have emerged, they should be transplanted into individual pots and grown in a sunny location. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks.

Where to Find Ipomoea herpeana

Ipomoea herpeana is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Sichuan, Yunnan, and Guizhou.

Ipomoea herpeana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ipomoea herpeana?

Ipomoea herpeana

What is the common name of Ipomoea herpeana?

Herpe's Morning Glory

What is the natural habitat of Ipomoea herpeana?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia and Australia

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