Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
polyrrhizos
ID:
157608

Status:
valid

Authors:
Choisy

Source:
ipni

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 9: 356 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000156937



Common Names

  • Ipomoea polyrrhizos
  • Morning Glory
  • Potato Vine


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Synonyms

  • Convolvulus polyrhizos Silva Manso [unknown]

Description

Ipomoea polyrrhizos (also called Many-Root Morning Glory, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Americas. It has a sprawling habit and produces white to pink flowers. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ipomoea polyrrhizos is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-diabetic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ipomoea polyrrhizos has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small, black, and round. Its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ipomoea polyrrhizos can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Ipomoea polyrrhizos

Ipomoea polyrrhizos is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Islands. It can be found in open, disturbed areas such as roadsides, fields, and waste places.

Ipomoea polyrrhizos FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ipomoea polyrrhizos?

Ipomoea polyrrhizos

What is the common name of Ipomoea polyrrhizos?

Polyrrhizos morning glory

What is the natural habitat of Ipomoea polyrrhizos?

It is native to Mexico, Central America, and 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,