Status:
valid
Authors:
Vatke
Source:
tro
Year:
1882
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 43: 515 (1882)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001296670
Common Names
- Ipomoea mombassana
- Mombassa Morning Glory
- Mombassa Ipomoea
Description
Ipomoea mombassana (also called Mombasa Morning Glory, among many other common names) is a perennial vine with heart-shaped leaves and funnel-shaped flowers. It is native to Africa and is found in moist woodlands and along streams and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Ipomoea mombassana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a ground cover, as a border plant, and in containers. It is drought tolerant and can be used to attract butterflies and bees.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ipomoea mombassana has white or pink flowers with a yellow center and five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ipomoea mombassana is a tropical, perennial vine that is native to India and Sri Lanka. It can reach up to 10 meters in height and has heart-shaped leaves. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location in well-drained soil. The cuttings should be taken from the stem tips and planted in a warm, sunny location. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.
Where to Find Ipomoea mombassana
Ipomoea mombassana is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, Southeast Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands. It grows in open, sunny areas, such as grasslands, roadsides, and disturbed areas.
Ipomoea mombassana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ipomoea mombassana?
Ipomoea mombassana
What is the common name of Ipomoea mombassana?
Ipomoea mombassana
Where is Ipomoea mombassana found?
Ipomoea mombassana is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.
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,