Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
milnei
ID:
157544

Status:
valid

Authors:
Verdc.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 36: t. 3557 (1956)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000156873

Common Names

  • Milne's Ipomoea
  • Milne Ipomoea
  • Milne Morning Glory

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Description

Ipomoea milnei (also called 'Milne's Morning-glory', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous vine of the Convolvulaceae family. It is native to Mexico and Central America, and is found in tropical and subtropical habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ipomoea milnei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-fungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ipomoea milnei has large, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small, black, and round. Its seedlings have large, heart-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ipomoea milnei can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Ipomoea milnei

Ipomoea milnei is native to tropical regions of Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. It can be found in open, disturbed areas such as roadsides, fields, and waste places.

Ipomoea milnei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ipomoea milnei?

Ipomoea milnei

What is the common name of Ipomoea milnei?

Milne's morning glory

What is the natural habitat of Ipomoea milnei?

It is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America

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,