Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
laxiflora
ID:
913687

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.J.Chowdhery & Debta

Source:
ksu

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Indian J. Forest. 32: 120 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000913022



Common Names

  • Ipomoea laxiflora
  • Ipomoea
  • Laxiflora


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Description

Ipomoea laxiflora (also called Mexican Morning Glory, among many other common names) is an evergreen vine native to Mexico. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and grows to a height of around 10 feet. It produces large, white flowers in the summer. Ipomoea laxiflora prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.

Uses & Benefits

Ipomoea laxiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as for treating fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ipomoea laxiflora is a white or yellowish-white, with a yellowish-green throat. The seed is a small, round, black, shiny seed. The seedlings are light green with a white or yellowish-white flower.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ipomoea laxiflora is a tropical plant that can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be grown in a well-draining soil mix. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks during the growing season. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or by division.

Where to Find Ipomoea laxiflora

Ipomoea laxiflora can be found in the wild in Mexico.

Ipomoea laxiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ipomoea laxiflora?

Ipomoea laxiflora

What is the common name of Ipomoea laxiflora?

Loose-flowered Ipomoea

What is the natural habitat of Ipomoea laxiflora?

Tropical rainforests of Southeast 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,

References

Harsh Jeet Chowdhery (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.J.Chowdhery' in the authors string.
M.R. Debta: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Debta' in the authors string.