Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
orizabensis
ID:
1299556

Status:
valid

Authors:
(G.Pelletan) Ledeb. ex Steud.

Source:
tro

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Nomencl. Bot. [Steudel], ed. 2. 1: 818. 1841

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001298894



Common Names

  • Orizaba Bindweed
  • Orizaba Morning Glory
  • Orizaba Ipomoea


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Description

Ipomoea orizabensis (also called Ipomoea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It has a twining stem with alternate, ovate leaves and funnel-shaped, white flowers. It is found in disturbed habitats such as roadsides and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Ipomoea orizabensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ipomoea orizabensis var. collina (House) J.A.McDonald
Ipomoea orizabensis var. orizabensis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Ipomoea orizabensis are white and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ipomoea orizabensis is a perennial climber that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and regular watering.

Where to Find Ipomoea orizabensis

Ipomoea orizabensis is native to Mexico and Central America.

Ipomoea orizabensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ipomoea orizabensis?

Ipomoea orizabensis

What is the common name of Ipomoea orizabensis?

Orizaba Morning Glory

Where is Ipomoea orizabensis native to?

Central and 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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-8502710: Based on the initial data import
Ernst Gottlieb von Steudel (1783-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steud.' in the authors string.
Carl Friedrich von Ledebour (1786-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ledeb.' in the authors string.