Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
yaracuyensis
ID:
1044330

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.R.Grande & W.Meier

Source:
tro

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 63: 365 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001043668



Common Names

  • Yaracuy Ipomoea
  • Ipomoea yaracuyensis
  • Yaracuy Plant


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Description

Ipomoea yaracuyensis (also called Yaracuy Ipomoea, among many other common names) is an evergreen, climbing plant native to Venezuela. It has large, glossy, heart-shaped leaves and grows to a height of up to 10 feet. It is found in humid tropical forests and is often grown as a houseplant.

Uses & Benefits

Ipomoea yaracuyensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes. It is also used as a natural soil conditioner, as its roots help to improve soil fertility.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ipomoea yaracuyensis has small, yellowish-green flowers with a white center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ipomoea yaracuyensis is a tropical evergreen plant that can be grown in a variety of conditions. It prefers moist, well-draining soil and partial shade. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in moist soil and kept in a warm, humid environment until they germinate. Cuttings should be taken from the stem just below a node and placed in moist soil until they take root.

Where to Find Ipomoea yaracuyensis

Ipomoea yaracuyensis is native to Venezuela and can be found in the states of Yaracuy and Cojedes.

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

Winfried Meier (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Meier' in the authors string.
José Ramón Grande Allende (b.1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.R.Grande' in the authors string.