Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
jucunda
ID:
157479

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thwaites

Source:
ipni

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Zeyl. : 211 (1860)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000156808

Common Names

  • Jucunda Morning Glory
  • Jucunda Ipomoea
  • Jucunda

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Synonyms

  • Stictocardia jucunda (Thwaites) Gunn [unknown]

Description

Ipomoea jucunda (also called Jucunda 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 jucunda is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ipomoea jucunda is a funnel-shaped, white to pinkish-white flower with a yellow throat. The seed is a small, black, flattened seed. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, ovate, slightly hairy leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ipomoea jucunda can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Ipomoea jucunda

Ipomoea jucunda is found in Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Ipomoea jucunda FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ipomoea jucunda?

Ipomoea jucunda

What is the common name of Ipomoea jucunda?

Jucunda Morning Glory

What is the family of Ipomoea jucunda?

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,