Ipomoea lonchophylla - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lonchophylla
ID:
1224854
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.M.Black
Source:
tro
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. Roy. Soc. South Australia 50: 285 (1926)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001224192
Common Names
- Lonchophylla Ipomoea
- Lonchophylla Morning Glory
- Lonchophylla's Ipomoea
Searching for Ipomoea lonchophylla? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ipomoea lonchophylla (also called Lance-Leaved Morning Glory, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Convolvulaceae. It is native to tropical Asia, from India to China, and is found in open forests, thickets, and grasslands. It is a climbing vine with large, heart-shaped leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Ipomoea lonchophylla is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a cover crop. Its leaves can be used as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Ipomoea lonchophylla are small, white and fragrant. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two cotyledons that are oval-shaped.
Searching for Ipomoea lonchophylla? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ipomoea lonchophylla is a perennial climber that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in the spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, non-flowering stems and placed in a moist, well-draining potting mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, bright location and watered regularly. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into individual pots or into the garden.
Where to Find Ipomoea lonchophylla
Ipomoea lonchophylla is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Ipomoea lonchophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ipomoea lonchophylla?
Ipomoea lonchophylla
What is the common name of Ipomoea lonchophylla?
Lance-leaved morning glory
Where is Ipomoea lonchophylla native to?
Southwestern United States
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
John McConnell Black (1855-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.Black' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:269219-1: Based on the initial data import