Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
polpha
ID:
1224857

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.W.Johnson

Source:
tro

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 2: 220 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001224195



Common Names

  • Polpha Ipomoea
  • Polpha Morning Glory
  • Polpha's Ipomoea


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Description

Ipomoea polpha (also called Polpha Morning Glory, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Convolvulaceae. It is native to tropical Asia, from India to China, and is found in open forests, thickets, and grasslands. It is a climbing vine with large, heart-shaped leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Ipomoea polpha is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a cover crop. Its leaves can be used as a food source for livestock.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ipomoea polpha sub. latzii R.W.Johnson
Ipomoea polpha sub. weirana R.W.Johnson

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Ipomoea polpha are small, white and fragrant. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two cotyledons that are oval-shaped.

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Where to Find Ipomoea polpha

Ipomoea polpha is native to South America and can be found in tropical forests.

Ipomoea polpha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ipomoea polpha?

Ipomoea polpha

What is the common name of Ipomoea polpha?

Polpha morning glory

Where is Ipomoea polpha native to?

Southwestern United States

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,