Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
nyctaginea
ID:
157565

Status:
valid

Authors:
Choisy

Source:
ipni

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 9: 369 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000156894

Common Names

  • Nyctaginea Morning Glory
  • Nyctaginea Ipomoea
  • Nyctaginea Vine

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Description

Ipomoea nyctaginea (also called 'Nyctaginea 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 nyctaginea 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-allergic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ipomoea nyctaginea 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 nyctaginea

Ipomoea nyctaginea 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 nyctaginea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ipomoea nyctaginea?

Ipomoea nyctaginea

What is the common name of Ipomoea nyctaginea?

Nyctaginea morning glory

What is the natural habitat of Ipomoea nyctaginea?

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,