Status:
valid
Authors:
Welw.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1856
Citation Micro:
Ann. Cons. Ultramar. (Portugal), Parte Nâo Off. 24: 250 (1856)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000157049
Common Names
- Thunberg's Ipomoea
- Thunberg's Morning Glory
- Thunberg's Windmill
Description
Ipomoea thunbergioides (also called Thunberg's Morning Glory, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Americas. It has a sprawling habit and produces white to pink flowers. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Ipomoea thunbergioides is an ornamental plant, often grown for its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used as a ground cover, and its leaves can be used to add color to a garden or landscape.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ipomoea thunbergioides is a trumpet-shaped, white flower with a yellow throat. The seed is a small, black, flattened bean-like seed. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ipomoea thunbergioides can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Ipomoea thunbergioides
Ipomoea thunbergioides is native to South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
Ipomoea thunbergioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ipomoea thunbergioides?
Ipomoea thunbergioides
What are the common names of Ipomoea thunbergioides?
Thunberg's Morning Glory, Thunberg's Morning-glory
What is the natural habitat of Ipomoea thunbergioides?
It is native to China, Japan, and Korea
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,