Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
macdonaldii
ID:
1042092

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Carranza

Source:
tro

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 63: 66 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001041430



Common Names

  • Ipomoea macdonaldii
  • Macdonaldii Ipomoea
  • Macdonald's Ipomoea


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Description

Ipomoea macdonaldii (also called MacDonald's Morning Glory, among many other common names) is an evergreen vine native to India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal. It grows up to 10 m in height and has heart-shaped leaves. It is found in the moist forests of the Western Ghats and the Eastern Ghats. Its habitat is in the understory of the forest, where it grows in the shade of the trees.

Uses & Benefits

Ipomoea macdonaldii has many medicinal uses. It is used to treat fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an antiseptic and to treat skin diseases. It is also used to treat respiratory disorders such as asthma and bronchitis.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ipomoea macdonaldii is a white or pale blue corolla with a yellow throat and a long, slender tube. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ipomoea macdonaldii is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be propagated from stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a moist, well-draining soil. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted and can be transplanted into larger containers or into the garden.

Where to Find Ipomoea macdonaldii

Ipomoea macdonaldii is native to India and Sri Lanka.

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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