Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
sescossiana
ID:
1252155

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baill.

Source:
tro

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mens. Soc. Linn. Paris 1: 385 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001251493

Common Names

  • Ipomoea sescossiana
  • Sescossian Ipomoea
  • Sescossian Morning Glory

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Description

Ipomoea sescossiana (also called 'Christmas Vine', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the morning glory family. It is native to Mexico and Central America and is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests. It is a twining vine with heart-shaped leaves and white or pink flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Ipomoea sescossiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to make traditional medicines for treating fever, malaria, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ipomoea sescossiana is a funnel-shaped, white or pale pink in color. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, delicate, and have small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ipomoea sescossiana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods require warm temperatures and bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Ipomoea sescossiana

Ipomoea sescossiana is native to Mexico and Central America.

Ipomoea sescossiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ipomoea sescossiana?

Ipomoea sescossiana

What is the common name of Ipomoea sescossiana?

Sescossian ipomoea

What is the natural habitat of Ipomoea sescossiana?

Dry forests and scrublands

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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