Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Species:
tomentella
ID:
157782

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hallier f.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Verslag Staat 's Lands Plantentuin Buitenzorg 1895: 126 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000157111

Common Names

  • Jacquemontia Tomentella
  • Woolly Morning Glory
  • Hairy Morning Glory

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Description

Jacquemontia tomentella (also called 'Climbing Star-Glory', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous climber with white or pink flowers. It is native to South America and is found in open, disturbed areas. It has a twining stem and ovate leaves with entire margins.

Uses & Benefits

Jacquemontia tomentella is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Jacquemontia tomentella has small, white, star-shaped flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have two to three oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Jacquemontia tomentella 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 Jacquemontia tomentella

Jacquemontia tomentella can be found in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.

Jacquemontia tomentella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Jacquemontia tomentella?

Jacquemontia tomentella

What are the common names of Jacquemontia tomentella?

Woolly Morning Glory, Woolly Morning-glory

What is the natural habitat of Jacquemontia tomentella?

It is native to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean

Species in the Jacquemontia genus

Jacquemontia cearensis, Jacquemontia cephalantha, Jacquemontia cuyabana, Jacquemontia decipiens, Jacquemontia densifolia, Jacquemontia itatiayensis, Jacquemontia velloziana, Jacquemontia villosissima, Jacquemontia acrocephala, Jacquemontia browniana, Jacquemontia pannosa, Jacquemontia pentantha, Jacquemontia tomentella, Jacquemontia warmingii, Jacquemontia ochracea, Jacquemontia chrysanthera, Jacquemontia estrellensis, Jacquemontia cataractae, Jacquemontia ekmanii, Jacquemontia nipensis, Jacquemontia serpyllifolia, Jacquemontia tuerckheimii, Jacquemontia guyanensis, Jacquemontia revoluta, Jacquemontia obcordata, Jacquemontia albida, Jacquemontia pringlei, Jacquemontia abutiloides, Jacquemontia heterantha, Jacquemontia solanifolia, Jacquemontia sandwicensis, Jacquemontia linoides, Jacquemontia smithii, Jacquemontia pycnocephala, Jacquemontia spherocephala, Jacquemontia holosericea, Jacquemontia eastwoodiana, Jacquemontia paraguayensis, Jacquemontia anomala, Jacquemontia heterotricha, Jacquemontia rojasiana, Jacquemontia glaucescens, Jacquemontia lasioclados, Jacquemontia subsessilis, Jacquemontia velutina, Jacquemontia pentanthos, Jacquemontia acuminata, Jacquemontia asarifolia, Jacquemontia bracteosa, Jacquemontia capitellata,

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,