Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
microdactyla
ID:
1297914

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griseb.

Source:
tro

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Cat. Pl. Cub. : 204 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001297252



Common Names

  • Small-Fingered Morning Glory
  • Microdactyla Morning Glory
  • Microdactyla Ipomoea


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Description

Ipomoea microdactyla (also called small-flowered morning-glory, among many other common names) is an annual vine of the Convolvulaceae family. It has small, white flowers with yellow centers and is native to the southeastern United States. It grows in disturbed areas, such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Ipomoea microdactyla is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ipomoea microdactyla has white, funnel-shaped flowers with a yellow throat and a long, slender corolla tube. The seeds are small, black, and flattened. The seedlings are dark green, with a long, narrow cotyledon and a short, upright hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ipomoea microdactyla is a tropical plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a light, well-draining soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Ipomoea microdactyla

Ipomoea microdactyla is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America.

Ipomoea microdactyla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ipomoea microdactyla?

Ipomoea microdactyla

What is the common name of Ipomoea microdactyla?

Small-Fingered Morning Glory

What is the habitat of Ipomoea microdactyla?

Ipomoea microdactyla is found in tropical and subtropical areas.

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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