Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Species:
mexicana
ID:
1298663

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Loes.) Standl. & Steyerm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1944

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 23: 84 (1944)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001298001



Common Names

  • Mexican Morning Glory
  • Mexican Morning-Glory
  • Mexican Morningglory


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Description

Jacquemontia mexicana (also called 'Mexican Jacquemontia', among many other common names) is a perennial, twining vine with thin, twining stems and small, bright blue flowers. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests, scrublands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Jacquemontia mexicana is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and lawns, as it is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance. It is also used as a ground cover in hanging baskets.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Jacquemontia mexicana has white flowers with five petals, and its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Jacquemontia mexicana is an evergreen perennial vine that can be propagated from cuttings. Take cuttings from the tips of stems in the spring and root them in a moist potting mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Jacquemontia mexicana

Jacquemontia mexicana is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, open habitats such as grasslands, scrublands, and rocky hillsides.

Jacquemontia mexicana FAQ

What is the common name of Jacquemontia mexicana?

Mexican jacquemontia

What is the scientific name of Mexican jacquemontia?

Jacquemontia mexicana

What is the natural habitat of Jacquemontia mexicana?

It is native to Mexico

Species in the Jacquemontia genus

Jacquemontia cearensis, Jacquemontia cephalantha, Jacquemontia cuyabana, Jacquemontia decipiens, Jacquemontia densifolia, Jacquemontia itatiayensis, Jacquemontia velloziana, Jacquemontia villosissima, Jacquemontia acrocephala, Jacquemontia browniana, Jacquemontia pannosa, Jacquemontia pentantha, Jacquemontia tomentella, Jacquemontia warmingii, Jacquemontia ochracea, Jacquemontia chrysanthera, Jacquemontia estrellensis, Jacquemontia cataractae, Jacquemontia ekmanii, Jacquemontia nipensis, Jacquemontia serpyllifolia, Jacquemontia tuerckheimii, Jacquemontia guyanensis, Jacquemontia revoluta, Jacquemontia obcordata, Jacquemontia albida, Jacquemontia pringlei, Jacquemontia abutiloides, Jacquemontia heterantha, Jacquemontia solanifolia, Jacquemontia sandwicensis, Jacquemontia linoides, Jacquemontia smithii, Jacquemontia pycnocephala, Jacquemontia spherocephala, Jacquemontia holosericea, Jacquemontia eastwoodiana, Jacquemontia paraguayensis, Jacquemontia anomala, Jacquemontia heterotricha, Jacquemontia rojasiana, Jacquemontia glaucescens, Jacquemontia lasioclados, Jacquemontia subsessilis, Jacquemontia velutina, Jacquemontia pentanthos, Jacquemontia acuminata, Jacquemontia asarifolia, Jacquemontia bracteosa, Jacquemontia capitellata,

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-8501614: Based on the initial data import
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.
Ludwig Eduard Theodor Loesener (1865-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Loes.' in the authors string.