Status:
valid
Authors:
(R.Br.) Hallier f.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Meded. Rijks-Herb. 1: 21 (1910 publ. 1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000157218
Common Names
- Incised Merremia
- Climbing Merremia
- Woodrose
Synonyms
- Ipomoea cinerascens R.Br. [unknown]
- Ipomoea incisa R.Br. [unknown]
- Convolvulus cinerascens Spreng. [unknown]
Description
Merremia incisa (also called 'Incised Woodrose', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous climber with yellow flowers. It is native to Africa and is found in open, disturbed areas. It has a twining stem and ovate leaves with entire margins.
Uses & Benefits
Merremia incisa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make rope and baskets.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Merremia incisa has small, white, star-shaped flowers that bloom in clusters. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Merremia incisa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Merremia incisa
Merremia incisa is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It is found in dry deciduous forests and scrublands.
Merremia incisa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Merremia incisa?
Merremia incisa
What are the common names of Merremia incisa?
Incised Morning Glory, Incised Morning-glory
What is the natural habitat of Merremia incisa?
It is native to China, Japan, and Korea
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,