Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
vivianae
ID:
916854

Status:
valid

Authors:
Krapov.

Source:
ksu

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Bonplandia (Corrientes) 18: 57 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000916189



Common Names

  • Vivianae Ipomoea
  • Ipomoea Vivianae
  • Vivianae Ipomoea


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Description

Ipomoea vivianae (also called 'Vivian's Morning Glory', among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to the Caribbean. It has a rosette of oval-shaped leaves with a gray-green coloration and clusters of bright, orange-red flowers. It is found growing in moist, sunny meadows and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Ipomoea vivianae is a fast-growing vine that is often used as a ground cover or to cover walls and fences. It has attractive, heart-shaped leaves and produces small, white flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ipomoea vivianae is a small, white, five-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ipomoea vivianae is a perennial vine native to Central and South America. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in moist, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Ipomoea vivianae

Ipomoea vivianae can be found 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,