Status:
valid
Authors:
O'Donell
Source:
tro
Year:
1960
Citation Micro:
Lilloa 30: 48 (1960)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001251484
Common Names
- Ipomoea ramboi
- Rambo's Ipomoea
- Rambo's Morning Glory
Description
Ipomoea ramboi (also called 'Rambo's 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 ramboi 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 ramboi 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 ramboi 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 mature plants and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods require warm temperatures and bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Ipomoea ramboi
Ipomoea ramboi is native to Mexico and Central America.
Ipomoea ramboi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ipomoea ramboi?
Ipomoea ramboi
What are the common names of Ipomoea ramboi?
Rambo's morning glory, Rambo's morning-glory, or Rambo's ipomoea
What is the natural habitat of Ipomoea ramboi?
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,