Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
itapuaensis
ID:
1317993

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.R.I.Wood & R.Degen

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 71(2)-25: 2 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330447



Common Names

  • Ipomoea itapuaensis
  • Itapuaensis Ipomoea
  • Ipomoea


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Description

Ipomoea itapuaensis (also called 'Itapuã Ipomoea', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Central and South America. It is a small, herbaceous plant with long, thin stems and small, green leaves. It is found in humid, tropical forests, often growing in shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ipomoea itapuaensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a potted plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ipomoea itapuaensis is white and has five petals. The seed is small, black, and round. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ipomoea itapuaensis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted when large enough to handle. Division is best done in spring or autumn. Larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up the smaller divisions and grow them on in a cold frame until they are established.

Where to Find Ipomoea itapuaensis

Ipomoea itapuaensis is native to the tropical rainforests of South America. It can be found in the wild in Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

Ipomoea itapuaensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ipomoea itapuaensis?

Ipomoea itapuaensis

What type of plant is Ipomoea itapuaensis?

Vine

Where is Ipomoea itapuaensis native to?

Paraguay

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

John Richard Ironside Wood (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.R.I.Wood' in the authors string.
Rosa Degen (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Degen' in the authors string.