Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Y.Wu
Source:
tro
Year:
1965
Citation Micro:
Rep. Yunnan Trop. Subtrop. Fl. Res. Inst. 1: 118 (1965)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001299102
Common Names
- Ipomoea Wangii
- Wang's Morning Glory
- Wang's Bindweed
Description
Ipomoea wangii (also called Wang's morning glory, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous vine native to China and India. It has heart-shaped leaves and white flowers with yellow centers. It typically grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Ipomoea wangii is used for its medicinal properties such as treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ipomoea wangii has white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are round and black. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ipomoea wangii is a perennial climber that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Ipomoea wangii
Ipomoea wangii can be found in Madagascar.
Ipomoea wangii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ipomoea wangii?
Ipomoea wangii
What are the common names of Ipomoea wangii?
Wang's morning glory, Wang's morning-glory
What is the natural habitat of Ipomoea wangii?
It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia, including China, India, Indonesia, and Thailand
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,