Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
spruceana
ID:
1297699

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth. ex Meisn.

Source:
tro

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 7: 223 (1869)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001297037



Common Names

  • Spruceana Morning-Glory
  • Spruceana Ipomoea
  • Spruceana Bindweed


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Description

Ipomoea spruceana (also called Spruce's Morning Glory, among many other common names) is an annual, twining, herbaceous vine that is native to tropical regions of the Americas. It typically grows to 10-20 feet in length and has heart-shaped leaves and funnel-shaped, white to pink flowers. It is found in disturbed sites, roadsides, and waste places.

Uses & Benefits

Ipomoea spruceana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food crop. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ipomoea spruceana has white, funnel-shaped flowers with five petals, and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ipomoea spruceana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and placed in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept moist until the plants are established.

Where to Find Ipomoea spruceana

Ipomoea spruceana can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from the United States to Argentina.

Ipomoea spruceana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ipomoea spruceana?

Ipomoea spruceana

What is the family of Ipomoea spruceana?

Convolvulaceae

What is the common name of Ipomoea spruceana?

Spruce's morning-glory

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-8500469: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Carl Meissner (1800-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meisn.' in the authors string.