Family: Convolvulaceae
Author: (Jacq.) Choisy
Bibliography: Mém. Soc. Phys. Genève 8: 66 (1837)
Year: 1837
Status: accepted
Rank: species
Genus: Aniseia
Vegetable: False
Observations: Trop. & Subtrop. America
Description
Whitejacket, scientifically known as Aniseia martinicensis, is an intriguing plant species belonging to the Convolvulaceae family. Originally detailed in the 1837 edition of “Mémoires de la Société de Physique et d’Histoire Naturelle de Genève,” this species was classified by the esteemed botanist Choisy, who drew upon the earlier works of Jacquin.
One of the notable aspects of Whitejacket is its geographical distribution. This plant thrives in both tropical and subtropical regions across the Americas. Its adaptability to warmer climates highlights its resilience and versatility, contributing to its widespread presence in these areas.
The Convolvulaceae family, also known as the bindweed or morning glory family, comprises a diverse group of flowering plants. Whitejacket shares many characteristics typical of this family, such as its climbing habit and attractive flowers. These features not only make it an interesting subject for botanical studies but also an appealing addition to gardens where such species can be cultivated.
In summary, Aniseia martinicensis, or Whitejacket, represents a fascinating component of the floral diversity found in tropical and subtropical America. Its classification history, distinctive characteristics, and ecological adaptability contribute to its botanical significance.
Common Names
Eng: whitejacket, kulayadambu
Khm: អណ្ដាតត្រកួត (វល្លិ)
Tam: venthiruthali
En: Whitejacket, Kulayadambu
Km: អណ្ដាតត្រកួត (វល្លិ)
Ta: Venthiruthali
Synonyms
- Tirtalia emarginata (Raf.)
- Aniseia nitens (Choisy)
- Aniseia minor ((Choisy) J.A.McDonald)
- Aniseia salicifolia ((Desr.) Choisy)
- Ipomoea cernua f. obtusifolia (Hassl.)
- Convolvulus bentira (Buch.-Ham. ex Dillwyn)
- Ipomoea cernua f. acutifolia (Hassl.)
- Aniseia tomentosa (Meisn.)
- Aniseia cernua f. parviflora (Chodat & Hassl.)
- Convolvulus rheedii (Wall.)
- Convolvulus linkii (F.Dietr.)
- Aniseia cernua var. glabra (Choisy)
- Convolvulus uniflorus (Burm.f.)
- Convolvulus pterocarpus (Bertero ex Colla)
- Aniseia uniflora ((Burm.f.) Choisy)
- Ipomoea ruyssenii (A.Chev.)
- Convolvulus martinicensis var. cernuus ((Moric.) Kuntze)
- Aniseia cernua (Moric.)
- Convolvulus martinicensis var. nitens ((Choisy) Kuntze)
- Aniseia ensifolia (Choisy)
- Ipomoea lanceolata (G.Don)
- Aniseia emarginata ((Vahl) Hassk.)
- Convolvulus emarginatus (Vahl)
- Ipomoea cernua f. paraguariensis (Hassl.)
- Ipomoea martinicensis ((Jacq.) G.Mey.)
- Ipomoea uniflora ((Burm.f.) Roem. & Schult.)
- Ipomoea cernua ((Moric.) Hassl.)
- Convolvulus martinicensis (Jacq.)
- Ipomoea cernua var. genuina (Hassl.)
- Ipomoea pterocarpa (G.Don)
- Aniseia carnea (Griseb.)
- Calystegia mucronata (Spreng. ex Choisy)
- Aniseia ensifolia var. minor (Choisy)
- Jacquemontia chiapensis (Brandegee)
- Aniseia martinicensis var. nitens ((Choisy) O’Donell)
- Convolvulus salicifolius (Desr.)
- Aniseia martinicensis var. ambigua (Hallier f.)
Distribution
- Argentina Northeast (native)
- Belize (native)
- Bolivia (native)
- Brazil North (native)
- Brazil Northeast (native)
- Brazil South (native)
- Brazil Southeast (native)
- Brazil West-Central (native)
- Colombia (native)
- Costa Rica (native)
- Cuba (native)
- Dominican Republic (native)
- Ecuador (native)
- El Salvador (native)
- Florida (native)
- French Guiana (native)
- Guatemala (native)
- Guyana (native)
- Haiti (native)
- Honduras (native)
- Jamaica (native)
- Leeward Is. (native)
- Mexico Gulf (native)
- Mexico Southeast (native)
- Mexico Southwest (native)
- Nicaragua (native)
- Panamá (native)
- Paraguay (native)
- Peru (native)
- Puerto Rico (native)
- Suriname (native)
- Trinidad-Tobago (native)
- Venezuela (native)
- Windward Is. (native)
- Angola (introduced)
- Assam (introduced)
- Bangladesh (introduced)
- Benin (introduced)
- Borneo (introduced)
- Cambodia (introduced)
- Cameroon (introduced)
- Caroline Is. (introduced)
- Central African Repu (introduced)
- Chad (introduced)
- Congo (introduced)
- East Himalaya (introduced)
- Fiji (introduced)
- Gabon (introduced)
- Ghana (introduced)
- Guinea (introduced)
- Guinea-Bissau (introduced)
- India (introduced)
- Ivory Coast (introduced)
- Jawa (introduced)
- Laos (introduced)
- Liberia (introduced)
- Madagascar (introduced)
- Malaya (introduced)
- Maluku (introduced)
- Mozambique (introduced)
- Myanmar (introduced)
- Nansei-shoto (introduced)
- Nepal (introduced)
- New Guinea (introduced)
- Niger (introduced)
- Nigeria (introduced)
- Northern Territory (introduced)
- Philippines (introduced)
- Queensland (introduced)
- Senegal (introduced)
- Sierra Leone (introduced)
- Solomon Is. (introduced)
- Sri Lanka (introduced)
- Sulawesi (introduced)
- Sumatera (introduced)
- Tanzania (introduced)
- Thailand (introduced)
- Tonga (introduced)
- Vietnam (introduced)
- Zaïre (introduced)
Additional Images
Leaf
Taken Jun 12, 2014 by Nelson Zamora Villalobos (cc-by-nc)
Taken May 20, 2022 by María Alberdi (cc-by-sa)
Flower
Taken May 20, 2022 by María Alberdi (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jan 1, 1900 by EOL − Caraballo, M. (cc-by-nc-sa)
Habit
Taken Jan 1, 1900 by EOL − Caraballo, M. (cc-by-nc-sa)
Other
Taken Mar 2, 2017 by OTS – Oviedo-Brenes, Federico (cc-by-nc-sa)
Taken Mar 2, 2017 by OTS – Oviedo-Brenes, Federico (cc-by-nc-sa)
Taken Mar 2, 2017 by OTS – Oviedo-Brenes, Federico (cc-by-nc-sa)
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Sources
- WFO (No URL)
- IPNI (No URL)
- GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/2928410)
- POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:30070865-2)
- PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Aniseia martinicensis (Jacq.) Choisy)
Specifications
Growth habit>: Vine, Forb/herb