Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
leptophylla
ID:
1298610

Status:
valid

Authors:
Torr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Rep. Exped. Rocky Mts. : 94 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001297948



Common Names

  • Leptophyllous Morning Glory
  • Leptophyllous Ipomoea
  • Leptophyllous Bindweed


Searching for Ipomoea leptophylla? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Ipomoea leptophylla (also called Slender-leaved Morning Glory, among many other common names) is an annual or perennial herbaceous vine that is native to Central America and South America. It has a twining stem, with alternate, ovate to lanceolate leaves. It is found in dry, sunny places, such as rocky slopes, roadsides, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ipomoea leptophylla is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ipomoea leptophylla is a white or pinkish-white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

Searching for Ipomoea leptophylla? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Ipomoea leptophylla is an annual vine that can be propagated from seed. Sow the seeds in a sunny location in well-drained soil and keep the soil moist until germination. Once established, the plant is drought tolerant and requires minimal care.

Where to Find Ipomoea leptophylla

Ipomoea leptophylla is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, open habitats such as grasslands, scrublands, and rocky hillsides.

Ipomoea leptophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ipomoea leptophylla?

Ipomoea leptophylla

What is the common name of Ipomoea leptophylla?

Leptophylla Morning Glory

What is the natural habitat of Ipomoea leptophylla?

It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas

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