Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
versipellis
ID:
1322300

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.W.Johnson

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 8: 715 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334754



Common Names

  • Ipomoea versipellis
  • Versipellis Morning Glory
  • Versipellis Ipomoea


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Description

Ipomoea versipellis (also called Versipellis 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 versipellis 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ipomoea versipellis has white flowers, small, brown, oblong seeds and small seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ipomoea versipellis is a perennial vine native to Central and South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is best done by stem cuttings taken in the summer. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in the spring in a warm, sheltered location.

Where to Find Ipomoea versipellis

Ipomoea versipellis is found in tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

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.