Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
zanzibarica
ID:
1299438

Status:
valid

Authors:
Verdc.

Source:
tro

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 15: 17 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001298776





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Description

Ipomoea zanzibarica (also called Ipomoea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a twining stem and ovate to lanceolate leaves. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It is found in moist habitats, such as near streams, in forest clearings, and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ipomoea zanzibarica is a fast-growing, evergreen vine that is often used as a ground cover or for erosion control. It has attractive, blue-green foliage and white flowers that bloom in the summer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ipomoea zanzibarica has white flowers with a yellow center and a five-lobed corolla. Its seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ipomoea zanzibarica is a perennial climber that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny position in well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a pot of moist soil. The plant should be kept in a warm, sunny position and watered regularly.

Where to Find Ipomoea zanzibarica

Ipomoea zanzibarica is native to Kenya and Tanzania. It can be found in dry, rocky areas and can be grown in gardens.

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,