Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
nil
ID:
748607

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Roth

Source:
cmp

Year:
1797

Citation Micro:
Catal. Bot. 1: 36 (1797)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000747940



Common Names

  • Ipomoea nil
  • Nil Ipomoea
  • Nil Ipomoea


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Synonyms

  • Convolvuloides triloba Moench [unknown]
  • Convolvulus coelestis G.Forst. [unknown]
  • Convolvulus dillenii Desr. [unknown]
  • Convolvulus lindleyi Steud. [unknown]
  • Convolvulus peruvianus Spreng. [unknown]
  • Convolvulus scaber (J.F.Gmel.) Colla [unknown]
  • Convolvulus variifolius Steud. [unknown]
  • Ipomoea bicolor Lam. [unknown]
  • Ipomoea caerulescens Roxb. [unknown]
  • Ipomoea dillenii Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Ipomoea githaginea Hochst. ex A.Rich. [unknown]
  • Pharbitis dillenii G.Don [unknown]
  • Pharbitis limbata Lindl. [unknown]
  • Pharbitis punctata G.Don [unknown]
  • Pharbitis scabra G.Don [unknown]
  • Convolvulus nil L. [unknown]
  • Convolvulus hederaceus L. [unknown]
  • Ipomoea nil setosa (Ker Gawl.) Boerl. [unknown]
  • Ipomoea scabra Forssk. [unknown]
  • Ipomoea trichocalyx Steud. [unknown]
  • Ipomoea vaniotiana H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Pharbitis nil (L.) Choisy [unknown]
  • Pharbitis albomarginata Lindl. ex Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Gomphipus setosus (Ker Gawl.) Raf. [unknown]
  • Pharbitis speciosa Choisy [unknown]
  • Ipomoea cuspidata Ruiz & Pav. [unknown]
  • Ipomoea longicuspis Meisn. [unknown]
  • Ipomoea hederacea integriuscula A.Gray [unknown]
  • Convolvulus hederifolius Salisb. [unknown]
  • Convolvulus tomentosus Vell. [unknown]
  • Pharbitis cuspidata G.Don [unknown]
  • Batatas setosa (Ker Gawl.) Lindl. [unknown]
  • Ipomoea hederacea limbata (Hook.f.) Benth. [unknown]
  • Ipomoea nil limbata (Lindl.) Meisn. [unknown]
  • Ipomoea nil himalaica (Clarke) S.C.Johri [unknown]
  • Ipomoea hederacea paichou J.R.Wu [unknown]
  • Pharbitis nil paichou (J.R.Wu) J.R.Wu [unknown]

Description

Ipomoea nil (also called Japanese Morning Glory, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to East Asia. It has a creeping rhizome with short, erect stems and linear leaves. It is found in grasslands, savannas, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Ipomoea nil is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ipomoea nil has white flowers with a yellow center and a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ipomoea nil is a perennial herb native to East Africa. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).

Where to Find Ipomoea nil

Ipomoea nil can be found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

Ipomoea nil FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ipomoea nil?

Ipomoea nil

What type of plant is Ipomoea nil?

It is an annual herb

Where is Ipomoea nil native to?

It is native to Asia

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2902018: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Albrecht Wilhelm Roth (1757-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roth' in the authors string.