Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
praecana
ID:
1298653

Status:
valid

Authors:
House

Source:
tro

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Ann. New York Acad. Sci. 18: 227 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001297991

Common Names

  • Morning Glory
  • Beach Morning Glory
  • Beach Morning-Glory

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Description

Ipomoea praecana (also called 'Early Morning Glory', among many other common names) is a perennial, twining vine with heart-shaped leaves and large, white flowers. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions, and is found in forests, scrublands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ipomoea praecana is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and lawns, as it is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance. It is also used as a ground cover in hanging baskets.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ipomoea praecana has white flowers with five petals, and its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ipomoea praecana can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Ipomoea praecana

Ipomoea praecana is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, open habitats such as grasslands, scrublands, and rocky hillsides.

Ipomoea praecana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ipomoea praecana?

Ipomoea praecana

What is the common name of Ipomoea praecana?

Praecana Morning-glory

Where is Ipomoea praecana native to?

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,

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