Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
riograndensis
ID:
921509

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.P.A.Ferreira & Miotto

Source:
ksu

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 66: 290 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000920844



Common Names

  • Ipomoea riograndensis
  • Riograndensis Ipomoea
  • I. riograndensis


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Description

Ipomoea riograndensis (also called Rio Grande Morning Glory, among many other common names) is a perennial vine found in the southern United States, Mexico, and Central America. It has heart-shaped leaves and trumpet-shaped flowers that are usually white or pink in color. It typically grows in moist soils in open woods, fields, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Ipomoea riograndensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for its fragrant flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ipomoea riograndensis is a large, bright pink trumpet-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown caryopsis. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ipomoea riograndensis is a perennial vine that can be propagated from cuttings or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10.

Where to Find Ipomoea riograndensis

Ipomoea riograndensis is native to South America and can be found in the wild in tropical rainforests.

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,

References

Silvia Tersinha Sfoggia Miotto (1952-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miotto' in the authors string.
Priscila Porto Alegre Ferreira: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.P.A.Ferreira' in the authors string.