Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
prismatosyphon
ID:
1299430

Status:
valid

Authors:
Welw.

Source:
tro

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Apont. : 585 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001298768



Common Names

  • Prismatosyphon Morning Glory
  • Prismatosyphon Ipomoea
  • Prismatosyphon Convolvulus


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Description

Ipomoea prismatosyphon (also called Ipomoea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a twining stem and ovate to lanceolate leaves. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It is found in moist habitats, such as near streams, in forest clearings, and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ipomoea prismatosyphon is an attractive, evergreen vine that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and produces white flowers in the summer.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ipomoea prismatosyphon var. trifida Verdc.
Ipomoea prismatosyphon var. prismatosyphon

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ipomoea prismatosyphon has white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ipomoea prismatosyphon is a perennial climber native to India. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and placed in a rooting hormone before planting in a well-draining soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Ipomoea prismatosyphon

Ipomoea prismatosyphon is native to Angola, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe. It can be found in dry, rocky areas and can be grown in gardens.

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,