Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
tabascana
ID:
1245705

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.A.McDonald & D.F.Austin

Source:
tro

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 42: 116 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001245043



Common Names

  • Ipomoea tabascana
  • Tabascana Ipomoea
  • Ipomoea


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Description

Ipomoea tabascana (also called Tabasco Morning Glory, among many other common names) is a woody vine native to Mexico. It has large, glossy, dark green leaves and produces small, white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ipomoea tabascana is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ipomoea tabascana is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ipomoea tabascana can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and planted in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Ipomoea tabascana

Ipomoea tabascana can be found in the tropical forests of Colombia and Ecuador.

Ipomoea tabascana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ipomoea tabascana?

Ipomoea tabascana

What is the common name of Ipomoea tabascana?

Tabasco Morning-Glory

Where is Ipomoea tabascana found?

Mexico

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-50131321: Based on the initial data import
Daniel Frank Austin (1943-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.F.Austin' in the authors string.
John Andrew McDonald (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.A.McDonald' in the authors string.