Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
peteri
ID:
1330411

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kuntze) Staples & Govaerts

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 97: 220 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342865





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Description

Ipomoea peteri (also called Peter's morning glory, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, and is found in desert scrub, grasslands, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Ipomoea peteri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. Its leaves are often used to decorate walls and furniture. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as its leaves are known to have anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ipomoea peteri has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ipomoea peteri is a perennial climber that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a warm, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a moist, well-draining medium. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Ipomoea peteri

Ipomoea peteri is native to South America and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It can be found in the wild in Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, and Ecuador.

Ipomoea peteri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ipomoea peteri?

Ipomoea peteri

What is the common name of Ipomoea peteri?

Peter's morning-glory

Where is Ipomoea peteri found?

It is found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico

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

Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.
Rafaël Govaerts (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Govaerts' in the authors string.
George William Staples (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Staples' in the authors string.