Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
transvaalensis
ID:
1298446

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Meeuse

Source:
tro

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 6: 748 (1957 publ. 1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001297784



Common Names

  • Transvaalensis Morning Glory
  • Transvaalensis Vine
  • Transvaalensis Winged Morning Glory


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Description

Ipomoea transvaalensis (also called Transvaal Morning Glory, among many other common names) is an annual vine with large, trumpet-shaped flowers in shades of pink, purple, white, and blue. It is native to tropical regions of the Americas and grows in moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Ipomoea transvaalensis is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and snakebites. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ipomoea transvaalensis has white flowers with a yellow center, and its seeds are black and glossy. The seedlings have a reddish-purple stem and bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ipomoea transvaalensis can be propagated via seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in bright, indirect light. Cuttings should be taken from a healthy plant and placed in a potting mix with adequate drainage. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Ipomoea transvaalensis

Ipomoea transvaalensis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.

Ipomoea transvaalensis FAQ

What are the common names of Ipomoea transvaalensis?

Transvaal Morning Glory

What is the growth habit of Ipomoea transvaalensis?

It is an annual herb

What is the native range of Ipomoea transvaalensis?

It is native to South Africa

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,

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