Ipomoea arenicola - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arenicola
ID:
157228
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rendle & Britten
Source:
ipni
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 32: 176 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000156557
Common Names
- Sand Morning-glory
- Arenicola Morning-glory
- Sand Ipomoea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ipomoea arenicola (also called Beach Morning Glory, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Americas. It has a sprawling habit and produces white to pink flowers. It is found in coastal areas, sand dunes and other sandy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Ipomoea arenicola is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ipomoea arenicola is a funnel-shaped, white to pinkish-white, with a yellow throat. The seed is a small, black, round, flattened, and smooth. The seedlings are slender, with long, narrow, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ipomoea arenicola is a vine that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature stems and planted in a moist soil mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are well-rooted.
Where to Find Ipomoea arenicola
Ipomoea arenicola is native to South America and can be found in the rainforests of Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.
Ipomoea arenicola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ipomoea arenicola?
Ipomoea arenicola
What is the common name of Ipomoea arenicola?
Sand Morning Glory
What type of plant is Ipomoea arenicola?
Ipomoea arenicola is a vine.
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
Alfred Barton Rendle (1865-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rendle' in the authors string.
James Britten (1846-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britten' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:268417-1: Based on the initial data import