Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
rupestris
ID:
158224

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sim.-Bianch. & Pirani

Source:
ipni

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Hoehnea 32: 296 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000157553



Common Names

  • Rock Morning Glory
  • Climbing Morning Glory
  • Ipomoea


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Description

Ipomoea rupestris (also called 'Rock Morning-Glory', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous climber with white or pink flowers. It is native to South America and is found in open, disturbed areas. It has a twining stem and ovate leaves with entire margins.

Uses & Benefits

Ipomoea rupestris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, coughs, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ipomoea rupestris has small, white, star-shaped flowers that bloom in clusters. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ipomoea rupestris is a perennial, evergreen vine that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings can be taken from the tips of the stems and rooted in a moist medium. Once established, Ipomoea rupestris requires minimal care and can tolerate a wide range of soil types and climates.

Where to Find Ipomoea rupestris

Ipomoea rupestris can be found in rocky areas of Mexico.

Ipomoea rupestris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ipomoea rupestris?

Ipomoea rupestris

What is the common name of Ipomoea rupestris?

Rock morning glory

What is the family of Ipomoea rupestris?

Convolvulaceae

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

Rosangela Simão-Bianchini: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sim.-Bianch.' in the authors string.
José Rubens Pirani (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pirani' in the authors string.