Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
macedoi
ID:
1274924

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hoehne

Source:
tro

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Arq. Bot. Estado São Paulo , n.s., f.m., 2: 110 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001274262



Common Names

  • Ipomoea Macedoi
  • Macedo's Ipomoea
  • Macedo's Morning Glory


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Description

Ipomoea macedoi (also called Macedo's morning glory, among many other common names) is an annual vine with large, heart-shaped leaves and trumpet-shaped flowers. It is native to tropical regions of the Americas, where it grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ipomoea macedoi is a popular ornamental plant in tropical gardens. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ipomoea macedoi has white, funnel-shaped flowers with a yellow throat. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a pair of cotyledons and the first true leaves are oval-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ipomoea macedoi is a vine species native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It is a terrestrial species that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. The seeds should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. Once the seeds have germinated, the young plants can be transplanted to individual pots and grown in a well-draining, moist soil. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, sterile medium.

Where to Find Ipomoea macedoi

Ipomoea macedoi is native to Mexico and can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the country.

Ipomoea macedoi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ipomoea macedoi?

Ipomoea macedoi

What is the common name of Ipomoea macedoi?

Macedo's Morning Glory

What is the natural habitat of Ipomoea macedoi?

Dry, open forests

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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