Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
simplex
ID:
1298440

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thunb.

Source:
tro

Year:
1794

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Pl. Cap. : 36 (1794)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001297778



Common Names

  • Simplex Morning Glory
  • Simplex Vine
  • Simplex Winged Morning Glory


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Description

Ipomoea simplex (also called Simple 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 simplex is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and snakebites. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ipomoea simplex has white flowers with a yellow center, and its seeds are black and glossy. The seedlings have a reddish-purple stem and bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ipomoea simplex 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 simplex

Ipomoea simplex is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.

Ipomoea simplex FAQ

What are the common names of Ipomoea simplex?

Simple-leaved Morning Glory

What is the growth habit of Ipomoea simplex?

It is an annual herb

What is the native range of Ipomoea simplex?

It is native to South America

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,

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