Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
clarkei
ID:
157340

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 4: 734 (1885)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000156669

Common Names

  • Clarke's Morning Glory
  • Clarke's Ipomoea
  • Clarke's Bindweed

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Description

Ipomoea clarkei (also called Clarke's 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 open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ipomoea clarkei is a popular ornamental plant that is used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control. Its leaves are edible and can be used in salads or cooked as a vegetable.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ipomoea clarkei is a white, funnel-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black and shiny seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ipomoea clarkei 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 clarkei

Ipomoea clarkei is native to tropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America. It is often found in disturbed habitats, such as roadsides and fields.

Ipomoea clarkei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ipomoea clarkei?

Ipomoea clarkei

What is the common name of Ipomoea clarkei?

Clarke's Morning Glory

What is the family of Ipomoea clarkei?

Convolvulaceae

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,