Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
noctulifolia
ID:
1252132

Status:
valid

Authors:
McPherson

Source:
tro

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 14: 91 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001251470



Common Names

  • Ipomoea noctulifolia
  • Nocturnal Ipomoea
  • Moonflower


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Description

Ipomoea noctulifolia (also called 'Nocturnal Leaf Morning Glory', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the morning glory family. It is native to Mexico and Central America and is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests. It is a twining vine with ovate to lanceolate leaves and white or pink flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Ipomoea noctulifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control on slopes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ipomoea noctulifolia has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings have oval-shaped cotyledons and long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ipomoea noctulifolia is a tropical perennial vine that can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in moist soil. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in moist soil and kept at a temperature of 18-21°C (64-70°F). The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Ipomoea noctulifolia

Ipomoea noctulifolia is native to Mexico and Central America.

Ipomoea noctulifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ipomoea noctulifolia?

Ipomoea noctulifolia

What is the common name of Ipomoea noctulifolia?

Noctulifolia Morning Glory

Where is Ipomoea noctulifolia native to?

Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean

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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