Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
magna
ID:
1306711

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sim.-Bianch. & J.R.I.Wood

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 72(1)-8: 18 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001319165



Common Names

  • Large Ipomoea
  • Large Morning Glory
  • Large Bindweed


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Description

Ipomoea magna (also called Ipomoea magna, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Brazil. It has an erect habit, with small, white flowers and linear, lanceolate leaves. It typically grows in moist soils in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Ipomoea magna is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens or as a houseplant. It can also be used as a ground cover or as an accent plant in flower beds and borders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ipomoea magna is a large, white, trumpet-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ipomoea magna is a fast-growing evergreen vine that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It is native to tropical regions of the Americas. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in a sunny spot. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Ipomoea magna

Ipomoea magna is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Ipomoea magna FAQ

What type of soil does Ipomoea magna prefer?

Ipomoea magna prefers well-drained, sandy soils.

What type of climate does Ipomoea magna prefer?

Ipomoea magna prefers warm climates with plenty of sunlight.

How often should Ipomoea magna be watered?

Ipomoea magna should be watered regularly, but not too often.

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

John Richard Ironside Wood (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.R.I.Wood' in the authors string.
Rosangela Simão-Bianchini: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sim.-Bianch.' in the authors string.