Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
alterniflora
ID:
1252071

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griseb.

Source:
tro

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Cat. Pl. Cub. : 202 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001251409

Common Names

  • Alterniflora Morning Glory
  • Ipomoea alterniflora
  • Ipomoea

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Description

Ipomoea alterniflora (also called Alterniflora Morning Glory, among many other common names) is an annual vine with heart-shaped leaves and funnel-shaped, white flowers. It is native to the tropical Americas and is found in moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ipomoea alterniflora is used as an ornamental plant, and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ipomoea alterniflora has white or pink flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ipomoea alterniflora is a perennial vine that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in the spring and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Ipomoea alterniflora

Ipomoea alterniflora is native to tropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Ipomoea alterniflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ipomoea alterniflora?

Ipomoea alterniflora

What is the common name of Ipomoea alterniflora?

Ipomoea alterniflora

Where is Ipomoea alterniflora native to?

Central America

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,

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