Status:
valid
Authors:
Poir. in Lam.
Source:
tro
Year:
1816
Citation Micro:
Encycl. , Suppl. 4: 633 (1816)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001297017
Common Names
- Racemosa Morning-Glory
- Racemosa Ipomoea
- Racemosa Bindweed
Description
Ipomoea racemosa (also called White 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 racemosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food crop. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ipomoea racemosa 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ipomoea racemosa 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 racemosa
Ipomoea racemosa can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including South America, Africa, and Asia.
Ipomoea racemosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ipomoea racemosa?
Ipomoea racemosa
What is the family of Ipomoea racemosa?
Convolvulaceae
What is the common name of Ipomoea racemosa?
Racemose morning-glory
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,