Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
wightii
ID:
1298462

Status:
valid

Authors:
Choisy

Source:
tro

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Mém. Soc. Phys. Genève 6: 470 (1833 publ. 1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001297800



Common Names

  • Wightii Morning Glory
  • Wightii Vine
  • Wightii Winged Morning Glory


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Description

Ipomoea wightii (also called Bush Morning Glory, among many other common names) is a perennial, herbaceous shrub native to Central and South America. It has small, white flowers and is found in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, woodlands, and open fields.

Uses & Benefits

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ipomoea wightii var. wightii
Ipomoea wightii var. kilimandschari (Dammer) Verdc.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ipomoea wightii 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 wightii is an annual plant that can be propagated through seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Ipomoea wightii

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

Ipomoea wightii FAQ

What are the common names of Ipomoea wightii?

Wight's Morning Glory

What is the growth habit of Ipomoea wightii?

It is an annual herb

What is the native range of Ipomoea wightii?

It is native to South America

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