Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
tro
Year:
1878
Citation Micro:
Syn. Fl. N. Amer. 2(1): 212 (1878)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001297267
Common Names
- Thurber's Morning Glory
- Thurber's Ipomoea
- Thurberi Morning Glory
Description
Ipomoea thurberi (also called Thurber's morning-glory, among many other common names) is a perennial vine of the Convolvulaceae family. It has large, funnel-shaped flowers that range in color from white to pink. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico and grows in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Ipomoea thurberi is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ipomoea thurberi has white or pink flowers with a funnel-shaped corolla. The seeds are brown and kidney-shaped. The seedlings are hairy and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ipomoea thurberi is a tropical plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a light, well-draining soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.
Where to Find Ipomoea thurberi
Ipomoea thurberi is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America.
Ipomoea thurberi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ipomoea thurberi?
Ipomoea thurberi
What is the common name of Ipomoea thurberi?
Thurber's morning glory
Where is Ipomoea thurberi native to?
Tropical 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,