Status:
valid
Authors:
Gagnep.
Source:
tro
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 3: 146 (1915)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001261658
Common Names
- Pierre's Ipomoea
- Ipomoea pierrei
- Pierre's Ipomoe
Description
Ipomoea pierrei (also called Pierre's Morning Glory, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Convolvulaceae. It is a vine, up to 6 m tall, native to tropical Asia, from India to China and Indonesia. It is found in evergreen forests, at altitudes of up to 2000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Ipomoea pierrei is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a hedge plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ipomoea pierrei has small, white flowers with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ipomoea pierrei is a perennial plant that is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn. Division can also be used to propagate the plant.
Where to Find Ipomoea pierrei
Ipomoea pierrei is native to tropical Asia and can be found in moist forests, along roadsides, and in disturbed areas.
Ipomoea pierrei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ipomoea pierrei?
Ipomoea pierrei
What is the common name of Ipomoea pierrei?
Ipomoea pierrei
Where is Ipomoea pierrei found?
South America
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,