Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
subincana
ID:
1286784

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Choisy) Meisn.

Source:
tro

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 7: 259 (1869)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001286122



Common Names

  • Subincan Morning-Glory
  • Subincan Ipomoea
  • Ipomoea subincana


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Description

Ipomoea subincana (also called Subincan Morning Glory, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant with a rosette of basal leaves, reaching up to 1 m in height. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ipomoea subincana is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin infections and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ipomoea subincana has white flowers with five petals and five sepals. Its seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ipomoea subincana is a vine that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It is drought tolerant and does not require much fertilizer.

Where to Find Ipomoea subincana

Ipomoea subincana is native to Central and South America. It is found in moist forests, wet grasslands, and along streams and rivers. It is also found in disturbed areas such as roadsides and abandoned fields.

Ipomoea subincana FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Ipomoea subincana?

Ipomoea subincana is native to South America.

What is the size of Ipomoea subincana?

Ipomoea subincana is a small, twining vine that can grow to a height of 5-10 feet.

What is the water requirement of Ipomoea subincana?

Ipomoea subincana requires regular watering during the growing season.

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-50334904: Based on the initial data import
Carl Meissner (1800-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meisn.' in the authors string.
Jacques Denys Choisy (1799-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Choisy' in the authors string.