Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
oblongata
ID:
1298469

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Mey. ex Choisy

Source:
tro

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 9: 368 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001297807



Common Names

  • Oblongata Morning Glory
  • Oblongata Vine
  • Oblongata Winged Morning Glory


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Description

Ipomoea oblongata (also called Bush Morning Glory, among many other common names) is a perennial, herbaceous shrub native to Central and South America. It has small, white flowers and is found in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, woodlands, and open fields.

Uses & Benefits

Ipomoea oblongata is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and snakebites. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ipomoea oblongata is white and has five petals. The seed is round and black in color. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ipomoea oblongata is an annual plant that can be propagated through seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Ipomoea oblongata

Ipomoea oblongata is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.

Ipomoea oblongata FAQ

What are the common names of Ipomoea oblongata?

Oblong-leaved Morning Glory

What is the growth habit of Ipomoea oblongata?

It is an annual herb

What is the native range of Ipomoea oblongata?

It is native to South America

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

Ernst Heinrich Friedrich Meyer (1791-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Mey.' in the authors string.
Jacques Denys Choisy (1799-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Choisy' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:269404-1: Based on the initial data import