Status:
valid
Authors:
Roem. & Schult.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1819
Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg., ed. 15 bis 4: 254 (1819)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000156703
Common Names
- Diantha's Morning Glory
- Diantha's Bindweed
- Diantha's Ipomoea
Description
Ipomoea diantha (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 diantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract butterflies and birds to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Ipomoea diantha are white or pink in color and have five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ipomoea diantha 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 diantha
Ipomoea diantha 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 diantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ipomoea diantha?
Ipomoea diantha
What is the common name of Ipomoea diantha?
Diantha Morning Glory
What is the family of Ipomoea diantha?
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,