Status:
valid
Authors:
Choisy
Source:
tro
Year:
1834
Citation Micro:
Mém. Soc. Phys. Genève 6: 463 (1833 publ. 1834)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001297771
Common Names
- Rubens Morning Glory
- Rubens Vine
- Rubens Winged Morning Glory
Description
Ipomoea rubens (also called Red Morning Glory, among many other common names) is an annual vine with large, trumpet-shaped flowers in shades of pink, purple, white, and blue. It is native to tropical regions of the Americas and grows in moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade.
Uses & Benefits
Ipomoea rubens is used in traditional medicine for treating snakebites and as a diuretic. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ipomoea rubens has bright pink flowers with a yellow center, and its seeds are black and glossy. The seedlings have a reddish-purple stem and bright green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ipomoea rubens can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a warm, moist environment.
Where to Find Ipomoea rubens
Ipomoea rubens is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.
Ipomoea rubens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ipomoea rubens?
Ipomoea rubens
What is the common name of Ipomoea rubens?
Red morning glory
What is the natural habitat of Ipomoea rubens?
Tropical and subtropical regions
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,