Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
tolmerana
ID:
1322299

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.W.Johnson

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 8: 712 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334753



Common Names

  • Ipomoea tolmerana
  • Tolmer's Morning Glory
  • Tolmer's Ipomoea


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Description

Ipomoea tolmerana (also called Tolmer's Morning Glory, among many other common names) is a herbaceous perennial plant that can grow up to 1 m tall. It is native to tropical Asia, from India to China and the Philippines. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ipomoea tolmerana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a potted plant in homes. It has a unique look and is drought tolerant, making it a great choice for xeriscaping.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ipomoea tolmerana sub. occidentalis R.W.Johnson

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ipomoea tolmerana has yellow flowers, small, brown, oblong seeds and small seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ipomoea tolmerana is a hardy, evergreen perennial that is easy to propagate. It can be propagated by division or by seed. To propagate by division, dig up the clumps of the plant and divide them into smaller clumps. Replant the divided clumps in a sunny or partially shaded location. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a pot filled with moist soil. Place the pot in a warm, sunny location and keep the soil moist. The seeds should germinate in 2-3 weeks.

Where to Find Ipomoea tolmerana

Ipomoea tolmerana is native to Australia, and is found in the Northern Territory, Queensland, and Western Australia.

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

Robert William Johnson (1930-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.W.Johnson' in the authors string.