Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
emarginata
ID:
1297346

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hallier f.

Source:
tro

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 16: 552 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001296684



Common Names

  • Merremia emarginata
  • Emarginata Merremia
  • Emarginate Merremia


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Description

Merremia emarginata (also called White Morning Glory, among many other common names) is a perennial vine with heart-shaped leaves and funnel-shaped flowers. It is native to Mexico and Central America and is found in moist woodlands and along streams and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Merremia emarginata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, wounds, and other ailments. It is also used as a groundcover and as a cover for fences and walls.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Merremia emarginata is a white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Merremia emarginata is a tropical, perennial vine that is native to India and Sri Lanka. It can reach up to 10 meters in height and has heart-shaped leaves. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location in well-drained soil. The cuttings should be taken from the stem tips and planted in a warm, sunny location. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Merremia emarginata

Merremia emarginata is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, Southeast Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands. It grows in open, sunny areas, such as grasslands, roadsides, and disturbed areas.

Merremia emarginata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Merremia emarginata?

Merremia emarginata

What is the common name of Merremia emarginata?

Notched-leaved Merremia

What type of plant is Merremia emarginata?

Perennial herb

Species in the Merremia genus

Merremia poranoides, Merremia calycina, Merremia candei, Merremia warderensis, Merremia aniseiifolia, Merremia calyculata, Merremia crassinervia, Merremia dichotoma, Merremia ellenbeckii, Merremia gallabatensis, Merremia gregorii, Merremia hornbyi, Merremia incisa, Merremia porrecta, Merremia setisepala, Merremia spongiosa, Merremia steenisii, Merremia truncata, Merremia xanthophylla, Merremia pavonii, Merremia obtusa, Merremia verdcourtiana, Merremia retusa, Merremia rajasthanensis, Merremia gracilis, Merremia caloxantha, Merremia wurdackii, Merremia platyphylla, Merremia eberhardtii, Merremia subsessilis, Merremia tonkinensis, Merremia clemensiana, Merremia dissecta, Merremia emarginata, Merremia hederacea, Merremia aegyptia, Merremia umbellata, Merremia malvifolia, Merremia palmata, Merremia pterygocaulos, Merremia verecunda, Merremia discoidesperma, Merremia gorinii, Merremia hemmingiana, Merremia gemella, Merremia hainanensis, Merremia sibirica, Merremia hirta, Merremia yunnanensis, Merremia cordata,

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,

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