Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
pantanalensis
ID:
1332324

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


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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.

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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

John Richard Ironside Wood (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.R.I.Wood' in the authors string.
Catia Urbanetz: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urbanetz' in the authors string.