Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
robbrechtii
ID:
158307

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lejoly & Lisowski

Source:
ipni

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 55: 61 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000157636

Common Names

  • Moonflower
  • Ipomoea
  • Robbrecht's Morning Glory

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Description

Ipomoea robbrechtii (also called Congo Morning Glory, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Africa. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Ipomoea robbrechtii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for its medicinal properties. It has been used to treat fever, headaches, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ipomoea robbrechtii is a white, trumpet-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval seed. The seedlings are small and thin with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ipomoea robbrechtii is a perennial climber native to tropical Africa. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny position. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plants should be kept moist and sheltered from direct sunlight.

Where to Find Ipomoea robbrechtii

Ipomoea robbrechtii is native to the Democratic Republic of Congo. It can be found in the Upemba National Park.

Ipomoea robbrechtii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ipomoea robbrechtii?

Ipomoea robbrechtii

What is the family of Ipomoea robbrechtii?

Convolvulaceae

What is the common name of Ipomoea robbrechtii?

Robbrecht's morning-glory

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

Stanisław Lisowski (1924-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lisowski' in the authors string.
Jean Lejoly (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lejoly' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:906412-1: Based on the initial data import