Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
padillae
ID:
1299031

Status:
valid

Authors:
O'Donell

Source:
tro

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Lilloa 29: 207 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001298369



Common Names

  • Padilla's Morning-glory
  • Padilla's Bindweed
  • Padilla's Ipomoea


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Description

Ipomoea padillae (also called 'Padilla's Morning Glory', among many other common names) is a perennial vine with heart-shaped leaves and funnel-shaped flowers that range in color from white to pink to purple. It is native to tropical regions of Mexico and is found in many habitats, including disturbed areas, roadsides, and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Ipomoea padillae is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used as a ground cover or as a climber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ipomoea padillae is a funnel-shaped, white or pinkish-white corolla with a yellow throat. The seed is a small, hard, black seed. The seedlings have oval-shaped cotyledons and a long, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ipomoea padillae can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept moist until they have taken root.

Where to Find Ipomoea padillae

Ipomoea padillae is native to Mexico and Central America.

Ipomoea padillae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ipomoea padillae?

Ipomoea padillae

What is the common name of Ipomoea padillae?

Padilla's morning glory

What is the natural habitat of Ipomoea padillae?

It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

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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