Status:
valid
Authors:
J.R.I.Wood & Urbanetz
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 71(1)-6: 2 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344778
Common Names
- Pantanalensis
- Ipomoea
- Ipomoea Pantanalensis
Description
Ipomoea pantanalensis (also called Pantanal Ipomoea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 meters in height. It is native to Colombia, Venezuela, Peru, and Ecuador and inhabits humid forests.
Uses & Benefits
Ipomoea pantanalensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments like fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ipomoea pantanalensis has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters. The flowers are followed by small, round, black seeds. Seedlings are small and have a single, upright stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ipomoea pantanalensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Keep the soil moist but not soggy. For cuttings, take 4-6 inch stem cuttings and place them in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, sunny location. The cuttings should take root in about 4-6 weeks.
Where to Find Ipomoea pantanalensis
Ipomoea pantanalensis is native to the Pantanal region of Brazil. It can be found in wet, marshy areas.
Ipomoea pantanalensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ipomoea pantanalensis?
Ipomoea pantanalensis
What is the natural habitat of Ipomoea pantanalensis?
It is found in wet areas of the Pantanal in Brazil.
What is the flowering period of Ipomoea pantanalensis?
It flowers from October to December.
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
Catia Urbanetz: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urbanetz' in the authors string.