Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
jamaicensis
ID:
1248422

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Don

Source:
tro

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Gen. Hist. 4: 278 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001247760



Common Names

  • Ipomoea jamaicensis
  • Jamaicensis Ipomoea
  • Ipomoea Jamaicensis


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Description

Ipomoea jamaicensis (also called Jamaica Morning-glory, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Convolvulaceae family. It is native to Jamaica. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ipomoea jamaicensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used medicinally to treat skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ipomoea jamaicensis has small, white, star-shaped flowers, and its seeds are small, black and shiny. Its seedlings are small and thin, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ipomoea jamaicensis is a tropical evergreen shrub that is native to Jamaica. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist potting mix. The plant prefers partial shade and regular watering.

Where to Find Ipomoea jamaicensis

Ipomoea jamaicensis is found in Jamaica.

Ipomoea jamaicensis FAQ

What are the common names of Ipomoea jamaicensis?

Ipomoea jamaicensis is commonly known as Jamaican Morning Glory.

What is the natural habitat of Ipomoea jamaicensis?

Ipomoea jamaicensis is native to Jamaica.

What are the care requirements of Ipomoea jamaicensis?

Ipomoea jamaicensis requires bright, indirect light and moist, well-draining soil.

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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