Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
decaisnei
ID:
157368

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ooststr.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Blumea 3: 503 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000156697

Common Names

  • Decaisne's Morning Glory
  • Decaisne's Bindweed
  • Decaisne's Ipomoea

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Synonyms

  • Pharbitis variifolia Decne. [unknown]

Description

Ipomoea decaisnei (also called Morning Glory, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Convolvulaceae, native to South America. It is a twining climber, growing to 5 m (16 ft) tall, with heart-shaped leaves and funnel-shaped white flowers with a yellow throat, up to 8 cm (3 in) in diameter.

Uses & Benefits

Ipomoea decaisnei 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 decaisnei is a yellow, funnel-shaped flower. 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 decaisnei can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take stem cuttings in the spring or summer and root them in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Ipomoea decaisnei

Ipomoea decaisnei 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 decaisnei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ipomoea decaisnei?

Ipomoea decaisnei

What is the common name of Ipomoea decaisnei?

Decaisne's Morning Glory

What is the family of Ipomoea decaisnei?

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,