Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
thurberi
ID:
1297929

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

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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.

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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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-8500748: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.