Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
steeri
ID:
155794

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Standl.) L.O.Williams

Source:
ipni

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot. 32: 195 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000155123

Common Names

  • Ipomoea Steeri
  • Steeri Morning Glory
  • Steeri Vine

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Description

Ipomoea steeri (also called Steer's Morning Glory, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Africa. It is a twining vine with white or pink flowers and heart-shaped leaves. It is found in grasslands, woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ipomoea steeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, parks, and other outdoor spaces. It is also used in the production of natural dyes and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ipomoea steeri has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two cotyledons and a short hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ipomoea steeri is a perennial climber that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It can be propagated by division or by layering. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of climates.

Where to Find Ipomoea steeri

Ipomoea steeri is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is found in tropical rainforest and cloud forest habitats.

Ipomoea steeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ipomoea steeri?

Ipomoea steeri

What are the common names of Ipomoea steeri?

Steer's morning glory, Steer's bindweed

What is the natural habitat of Ipomoea steeri?

It is native to Mexico and Central 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,

References

Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Louis Otho Williams (1908-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.O.Williams' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:129725-2: Based on the initial data import