Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
marmorata
ID:
1299424

Status:
valid

Authors:
Britten & Rendle

Source:
tro

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 34: 36 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001298762



Common Names

  • Marmorata Morning Glory
  • Marmorata Ipomoea
  • Marmorata Convolvulus


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Description

Ipomoea marmorata (also called marbled morning glory, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous vine native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It has ovate leaves and white flowers with yellow centers. It typically grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ipomoea marmorata is an attractive, evergreen vine that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and produces white flowers in the summer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ipomoea marmorata has a white or pink flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, kidney-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ipomoea marmorata is a fast-growing, herbaceous perennial vine that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location in well-drained soil. Cuttings can be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist medium. Once established, Ipomoea marmorata requires little maintenance and can be grown in full sun to partial shade.

Where to Find Ipomoea marmorata

Ipomoea marmorata is native to Angola, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe. It can be found in dry, rocky areas and can be grown in gardens.

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

Alfred Barton Rendle (1865-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rendle' in the authors string.
James Britten (1846-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britten' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:269280-1: Based on the initial data import