Status:
valid
Authors:
Fernald
Source:
tro
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 20: 535 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001251456
Common Names
- Ipomoea lambii
- Lamb's Ipomoea
- Lamb Ipomoea
Description
Ipomoea lambii (also called 'Lamb's Morning Glory', among many other common names) is an annual climber with twining stems. It is native to Mexico and is found in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, woodlands, and open forests.
Uses & Benefits
Ipomoea lambii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control on slopes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ipomoea lambii has white or pink flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ipomoea lambii is a perennial vine that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in the spring and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Ipomoea lambii
Ipomoea lambii is found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.
Ipomoea lambii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ipomoea lambii?
Ipomoea lambii
What is the common name of Ipomoea lambii?
Lamb's Morning Glory
Where is Ipomoea lambii native to?
Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean
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,