Status:
valid
Authors:
L.Torres, R.Torres, M.P.Ramírez & J.A.McDonald
Source:
tro
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 2: 793 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001286045
Common Names
- Ipomoea tehuantepecensis
- Tehuantepecensis Ipomoea
- Tehuantepecensis Morning Glory
Description
Ipomoea tehuantepecensis (also called Tehuantepec Morning-glory, among many other common names) is a species of vine in the Convolvulaceae family. It is native to Central and South America. It is a twining vine with a long stem and a tuft of leaves. The leaves are alternate, simple, and glabrous. The flowers are large and white. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist forests.
Uses & Benefits
Ipomoea tehuantepecensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of edible oil.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ipomoea tehuantepecensis has small, white flowers that are followed by small, black seeds. Seedlings are slender and have two, erect leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ipomoea tehuantepecensis is an annual vine that can be propagated by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Ipomoea tehuantepecensis
Ipomoea tehuantepecensis is native to Mexico and Central America. It is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, as well as disturbed areas such as roadsides and abandoned fields.
Ipomoea tehuantepecensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ipomoea tehuantepecensis?
Ipomoea tehuantepecensis
What is the common name of Ipomoea tehuantepecensis?
Tehuantepec Morning-glory
What is the natural habitat of Ipomoea tehuantepecensis?
Dry, rocky slopes in 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
Leticia Torres: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Torres' in the authors string.