Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
tro
Year:
1845
Citation Micro:
Bot. Voy. Sulphur : 136 (1845)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001251483
Common Names
- Ipomoea puncticulata
- Spotted Ipomoea
- Spotted Morning Glory
Description
Ipomoea puncticulata (also called 'Dotted Morning Glory', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the morning glory family. It is native to Mexico and Central America and is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests. It is a twining vine with ovate to lanceolate leaves and white or pink flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Ipomoea puncticulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control on slopes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ipomoea puncticulata is a funnel-shaped, white or pale pink in color. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, delicate, and have small, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ipomoea puncticulata is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is best grown in a sheltered position in the garden and can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Ipomoea puncticulata
Ipomoea puncticulata is native to Mexico and Central America.
Ipomoea puncticulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ipomoea puncticulata?
Ipomoea puncticulata
What are the common names of Ipomoea puncticulata?
Dotted morning glory, Dotted morning-glory, or Dotted ipomoea
What is the natural habitat of Ipomoea puncticulata?
It is native to Mexico and Central 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,