Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
indica
ID:
1297957

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Interpr. Herb. Amboin. : 445 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001297295



Common Names

  • Ipomoea indica
  • Blue Morning Glory
  • Blue Moonflower


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Description

Ipomoea indica (also called Indian morning glory, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Convolvulaceae. It is an annual herb with trailing stems and small white flowers. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, and is found in dry and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ipomoea indica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ipomoea indica has white, funnel-shaped flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black, and glossy. The seedlings are thin and have a long, pointed cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ipomoea indica can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a moist soil. The soil should be kept moist until the cuttings have rooted. Once established, Ipomoea indica should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Ipomoea indica

Ipomoea indica is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, China, and Southeast Asia.

Ipomoea indica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ipomoea indica?

Ipomoea indica

What are the common names of Ipomoea indica?

Indian Morning-glory, Indian Morning Glory

What is the native range of Ipomoea indica?

Tropical 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,

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