Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
pohlii
ID:
1297667

Status:
valid

Authors:
Choisy

Source:
tro

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 9: 355 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001297005



Common Names

  • Pohlii Morning-Glory
  • Pohlii Ipomoea
  • Pohlii Bindweed


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Description

Ipomoea pohlii (also called Pohl's Morning-glory, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It is a twining, leafy, blue-violet plant with small flowers. It grows in disturbed areas, such as roadsides, and is often found in dry, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Ipomoea pohlii is a popular ornamental plant, used for its showy, bright blue flowers. It is also used as a groundcover in gardens and as a border plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ipomoea pohlii has white, funnel-shaped flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are thin and have a reddish-brown stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ipomoea pohlii is a perennial climber that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a moist medium such as sand or vermiculite. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, bright location and watered regularly. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into individual pots or into the garden.

Where to Find Ipomoea pohlii

Ipomoea pohlii is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, China, and Southeast Asia.

Ipomoea pohlii FAQ

What is the common name of Ipomoea pohlii?

Pohl's Morning Glory

What is the growth habit of Ipomoea pohlii?

Climbing

What is the flower color of Ipomoea pohlii?

White, pink, or purple

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,

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