Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
serrana
ID:
1306439

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sim.-Bianch. & L.V.Vasconc.

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 68: 143 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318893



Common Names

  • Ipomoea Serrana
  • Serrana Star
  • Serrana Morning Glory


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Description

Ipomoea serrana (also called Morning Glory, among many other common names) is a perennial vine native to the Atlantic Forest biome of Brazil. It grows in moist, shady areas and has heart-shaped leaves. The flowers are large and showy and come in a variety of colors.

Uses & Benefits

Ipomoea serrana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Ipomoea serrana are white and star-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems and light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ipomoea serrana is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -110°C (-166°F). Prune after flowering to maintain a neat shape.

Where to Find Ipomoea serrana

Ipomoea serrana can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Ipomoea serrana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ipomoea serrana?

Ipomoea serrana

What is the common name of Ipomoea serrana?

Ipomoea serrana

What type of plant is Ipomoea serrana?

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

Rosangela Simão-Bianchini: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sim.-Bianch.' in the authors string.
Liziane Vilela Vasconcelos: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.V.Vasconc.' in the authors string.