Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
poranoides
ID:
155711

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.B.Clarke) Hallier f.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier 5: 375 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000155040



Common Names

  • Poranoides Merremia
  • Poranoides Morning Glory
  • Poranoides Bindweed


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Synonyms

  • Ipomoea courchetii Gagnep. [unknown]
  • Ipomoea poranoides C.B.Clarke in Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Merremia longipedunculata (C.Y.Wu) R.C.Fang [unknown]

Description

Merremia poranoides (also called White Morning Glory, among many other common names) is an annual vine native to the Mediterranean region. It has white flowers and can be found in disturbed habitats, such as roadsides, fields, and other open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Merremia poranoides is used as an ornamental plant and is often grown in gardens. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Merremia poranoides are white with a yellow center and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Merremia poranoides is a vine that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Merremia poranoides

Merremia poranoides is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in areas with well-drained soils.

Merremia poranoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Merremia poranoides?

Merremia poranoides

What is the common name of Merremia poranoides?

Poranoides Merremia

What type of plant is Merremia poranoides?

Vine

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,

References

Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
Johannes Gottfried Hallier (1868-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hallier f.' in the authors string.