Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
lepidophora
ID:
157505

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lebrun & Taton

Source:
ipni

Year:
1948

Citation Micro:
Expl. Parc Nat. Kagera 1: 112 (1948)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000156834

Common Names

  • Lepidophora
  • Lepidophora Morning Glory
  • Lepidophora Vine

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Description

Ipomoea lepidophora (also called 'Lepidophora Morning-glory', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous vine of the Convolvulaceae family. It is native to Mexico and Central America, and is found in tropical and subtropical habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ipomoea lepidophora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make traditional medicines for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ipomoea lepidophora is a funnel-shaped, white to pinkish-white flower with a yellow throat. The seed is a small, black, flattened seed. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, ovate, slightly hairy leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ipomoea lepidophora can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Ipomoea lepidophora

Ipomoea lepidophora is found in Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Ipomoea lepidophora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ipomoea lepidophora?

Ipomoea lepidophora

What is the common name of Ipomoea lepidophora?

Lepidophora morning glory

What is the natural habitat of Ipomoea lepidophora?

It is native to Mexico, Central America, and South 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,

References

Auguste Taton (1914-1989): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Taton' in the authors string.
Jean Paul Antoine Lebrun (1906-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lebrun' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:269182-1: Based on the initial data import