Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
ovatolanceolata
ID:
158263

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hallier f.) Thulin

Source:
ipni

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 23: 638 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000157592



Common Names

  • Ipomoea Ovatolanceolata
  • Ovate-Lanceolate Morning Glory
  • Lanceleaf Morning Glory


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Synonyms

  • Ipomoea adenioides ovatolanceolata Hallier f. [unknown]

Description

Ipomoea ovatolanceolata (also called Ovate-Lanceolate Ipomoea, among many other common names) is a perennial climber with large, heart-shaped leaves and white, funnel-shaped flowers. It is native to India, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ipomoea ovatolanceolata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make rope and in traditional medicine for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ipomoea ovatolanceolata has white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, dark brown and heart-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ipomoea ovatolanceolata is a perennial climber that can reach up to 4m in height. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done from seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until they have germinated. Once germinated, the seedlings can be transplanted into the garden.

Where to Find Ipomoea ovatolanceolata

Ipomoea ovatolanceolata is native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It can be found in moist, tropical forests and is often cultivated as an ornamental plant.

Ipomoea ovatolanceolata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ipomoea ovatolanceolata?

Ipomoea ovatolanceolata

What is the common name of Ipomoea ovatolanceolata?

Ovatolanceolate morning glory

What is the family of Ipomoea ovatolanceolata?

Convolvulaceae

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

Mats Thulin (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thulin' in the authors string.
Johannes Gottfried Hallier (1868-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hallier f.' in the authors string.