Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
schaijesii
ID:
158329

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lejoly & Lisowski

Source:
ipni

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 58: 554 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000157658



Common Names

  • Schaijesii Morning-glory
  • Schaijesii Ipomoea
  • Schaijesii


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Description

Ipomoea schaijesii (also called Schaijes' Morning Glory, among many other common names) is a perennial climbing vine native to India and Sri Lanka. It has heart-shaped leaves and white, trumpet-shaped flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical habitats, such as forests and gardens.

Uses & Benefits

Ipomoea schaijesii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make rope, mats, and baskets.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Ipomoea schaijesii are white or pink in color, with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ipomoea schaijesii is a perennial climber that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained potting mix. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, bright location.

Where to Find Ipomoea schaijesii

Ipomoea schaijesii is native to tropical Africa and can be found in the wild in parts of Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, Gabon, and Zaire.

Ipomoea schaijesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ipomoea schaijesii?

Ipomoea schaijesii

What is the common name of Ipomoea schaijesii?

Schaijes' Morning Glory

What type of plant is Ipomoea schaijesii?

Climbing Vine

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

Stanisław Lisowski (1924-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lisowski' in the authors string.
Jean Lejoly (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lejoly' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:935996-1: Based on the initial data import