Status:
valid
Authors:
Deroin
Source:
tro
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Adansonia 15: 78 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001233685
Common Names
- Ipomoea perrieri
- Perrier's Morning Glory
- Perrier's Ipomoea
Description
Ipomoea perrieri (also called Perrier's Ipomoea, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous, perennial plant native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It has small, ovate leaves and grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Ipomoea perrieri is used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating skin diseases, fever, and inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ipomoea perrieri is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ipomoea perrieri is a perennial vine native to China. It is best propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Once the seedlings have emerged, they should be transplanted into individual pots and grown in a sunny location. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks.
Where to Find Ipomoea perrieri
Ipomoea perrieri is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Sichuan, Yunnan, and Guizhou.
Ipomoea perrieri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ipomoea perrieri?
Ipomoea perrieri
What is the common name of Ipomoea perrieri?
Perrier's Morning Glory
What is the natural habitat of Ipomoea perrieri?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia and Australia
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,