Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
plummerae
ID:
1298132

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
tro

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Syn. Fl. N. Amer. , ed. 2, 2(1): 434 (1886)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001297470



Common Names

  • Ipomoea
  • Plummer's Morning-Glory
  • Tall Morning-Glory


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Description

Ipomoea plummerae (also called Plummer's morning glory, among many other common names) is a perennial climber native to tropical regions of the Americas. It has heart-shaped leaves and large, funnel-shaped flowers that are usually white or pink. It is found in disturbed habitats such as roadsides, fields, and waste places.

Uses & Benefits

Ipomoea plummerae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ipomoea plummerae var. plummerae
Ipomoea plummerae for. adiantifolia Ooststr.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ipomoea plummerae has white, funnel-shaped flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, white leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ipomoea plummerae is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every 3-4 weeks.

Where to Find Ipomoea plummerae

Ipomoea plummerae is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America, from Mexico to Argentina.

Ipomoea plummerae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ipomoea plummerae?

Ipomoea plummerae

What is the common name of Ipomoea plummerae?

Plummer's Morning-glory

What is the family of Ipomoea plummerae?

Convolvulaceae

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-8500988: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.