Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
lilloana
ID:
1299017

Status:
valid

Authors:
O'Donell

Source:
tro

Year:
1948

Citation Micro:
Lilloa 14: 182 (1948)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001298355



Common Names

  • Lillo's Morning-glory
  • Lillo's Bindweed
  • Lillo's Ipomoea


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Description

Ipomoea lilloana (also called 'Lillo's Morning Glory', among many other common names) is a perennial vine with heart-shaped leaves and funnel-shaped flowers that range in color from white to pink to purple. It is native to tropical regions of the Americas and is found in many habitats, including disturbed areas, roadsides, and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Ipomoea lilloana is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used as a ground cover or as a climber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ipomoea lilloana is a funnel-shaped, white or pinkish-white corolla with a yellow throat. The seed is a small, hard, black seed. The seedlings have oval-shaped cotyledons and a long, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ipomoea lilloana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept moist until they have taken root.

Where to Find Ipomoea lilloana

Ipomoea lilloana is native to Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay.

Ipomoea lilloana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ipomoea lilloana?

Ipomoea lilloana

What is the common name of Ipomoea lilloana?

Lillo's morning glory

What is the natural habitat of Ipomoea lilloana?

Tropical and subtropical regions

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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