Gloria de la manana (Ipomoea carnea, Enum. Syst. Pl.: 13 (1760))

Family: Convolvulaceae

Author: Jacq.

Bibliography: Enum. Syst. Pl.: 13 (1760)

Year: 1760

Status: accepted

Rank: species

Genus: Ipomoea

Vegetable: False

Observations: Mexico to S. Trop. America

Description

Gloria de la mañana, scientifically known as Ipomoea carnea, is a captivating flowering plant that graces many regions from Mexico down through to Southern Tropical America. This member of the Convolvulaceae family is renowned for its ornamental beauty and versatility in various landscapes.

Discovered and documented as early as 1760, thanks to the renowned botanist Jacquin, Ipomoea carnea has become a staple in gardens and wild habitats alike. True to its common name, Gloria de la mañana translates to “Morning Glory,” emblematic of its stunning, trumpet-shaped flowers that unfurl with the morning sun, creating an appealing display in shades of pink and white.

Beyond its visual appeal, Ipomoea carnea is noted for its ability to thrive in diverse conditions. This plant is typically found flourishing in areas with a warm, tropical climate, showcasing its adaptability to various environments – a feature that makes it a favorite among horticulturists and garden enthusiasts.

Nevertheless, alongside its charming aesthetics, Ipomoea carnea commands respect for its robust and somewhat invasive growth pattern. When planting this species, it is essential to monitor its spread to ensure it does not overshadow other flora.

Overall, Ipomoea carnea, known affectionately as Gloria de la mañana, remains a plant of notable significance, offering both beauty and ecological adaptability from the heart of Mexico to the lush expanses of Southern Tropical America.

Common Names

Eng: morning-glory, gloria de la manana
Por: algodão-bravo, mata-cabra
En: Gloria de la manana, Bush Morning Glory, Gloria-de-la-Manana, Morning-glory, Morning glory-bush
Bn: ঢোল কলমি
Zh: 树牵牛
Hi: बेहया
Id: Kangkung pagar
Jv: Krangkungan
Ne: सहनाइ फूल
Or: ଅମରି
Pa: ਗੁਲਾਬਾਸੀ
Pt: Canudo, Algodão-bravo, Algodão-do-brejo, Algodão-do-pantanal(MS), Campainha, Campainha-de-canudo, Canudo-de-lagoa(CE), Capa-bode(3), Mata-cabra, Mata-pinto, Salsa-branca
Zh-tw: 樹牽牛
Ta: நெய்வேலி காட்டாமணக்கு
Te: ఇపొమియా కార్నియా
To: Fuevao
Zh-hant: 樹牽牛
Vi: Bìm màu thịt

Synonyms

• Convolvulus carneus ((Jacq.) Spreng.)

Distribution

• Argentina Northeast (native)
• Argentina Northwest (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)
• Ecuador (native)
• El Salvador (native)
• Guatemala (native)
• Guyana (native)
• Honduras (native)
• Mexico Central (native)
• Mexico Gulf (native)
• Mexico Northeast (native)
• Mexico Northwest (native)
• Mexico Southeast (native)
• Mexico Southwest (native)
• Nicaragua (native)
• Panamá (native)
• Paraguay (native)
• Peru (native)
• Venezuela (native)
• Aruba (introduced)
• Bahamas (introduced)
• Bangladesh (introduced)
• Burundi (introduced)
• Cambodia (introduced)
• Cameroon (introduced)
• Caroline Is. (introduced)
• Chad (introduced)
• China Southeast (introduced)
• Colorado (introduced)
• Comoros (introduced)
• Cuba (introduced)
• Dominican Republic (introduced)
• East Himalaya (introduced)
• Egypt (introduced)
• Eritrea (introduced)
• Ethiopia (introduced)
• Fiji (introduced)
• Florida (introduced)
• Georgia (introduced)
• Guinea (introduced)
• Hainan (introduced)
• Haiti (introduced)
• India (introduced)
• Iran (introduced)
• Ivory Coast (introduced)
• Jamaica (introduced)
• Jawa (introduced)
• Kenya (introduced)
• KwaZulu-Natal (introduced)
• Laos (introduced)
• Leeward Is. (introduced)
• Lesser Sunda Is. (introduced)
• Libya (introduced)
• Madagascar (introduced)
• Malawi (introduced)
• Malaya (introduced)
• Marianas (introduced)
• Marquesas (introduced)
• Mauritius (introduced)
• Mozambique (introduced)
• Myanmar (introduced)
• Nansei-shoto (introduced)
• Nauru (introduced)
• Nepal (introduced)
• Netherlands Antilles (introduced)
• New Caledonia (introduced)
• New Guinea (introduced)
• Pakistan (introduced)
• Puerto Rico (introduced)
• Queensland (introduced)
• Rodrigues (introduced)
• Rwanda (introduced)
• Réunion (introduced)
• Saudi Arabia (introduced)
• Seychelles (introduced)
• Society Is. (introduced)
• Somalia (introduced)
• South Australia (introduced)
• South Carolina (introduced)
• Sri Lanka (introduced)
• Sudan (introduced)
• Taiwan (introduced)
• Tanzania (introduced)
• Texas (introduced)
• Thailand (introduced)
• Trinidad-Tobago (introduced)
• Venezuelan Antilles (introduced)
• Vietnam (introduced)
• West Himalaya (introduced)
• Western Australia (introduced)
• Windward Is. (introduced)
• Yemen (introduced)
• Zambia (introduced)
• Zaïre (introduced)
• Zimbabwe (introduced)

Additional Images

Habit

Taken Jul 23, 2022 by Trap Hers (cc-by-sa)

Taken Dec 1, 2016 by Hugo SANTACREU (cc-by-sa)

Taken Nov 25, 2022 by Dr SAURABH SACHAN (cc-by-sa)

Taken Feb 20, 2017 by Tela Botanica − Liliane ROUBAUDI (cc-by-sa)

Taken Feb 20, 2017 by Tela Botanica − Liliane ROUBAUDI (cc-by-sa)

Other

Taken Jul 23, 1981 by Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh – Ganga Datt Bhatt (cc-by-nc)

Taken Aug 28, 1982 by Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh – Ganga Datt Bhatt (cc-by-nc)

Taken Feb 20, 2017 by Tela Botanica − Liliane ROUBAUDI (cc-by-sa)

Taken Feb 25, 2022 by Prasert Lakman (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jul 23, 2022 by Trap Hers (cc-by-sa)

Leaf

Taken May 29, 2021 by Tollie Giddings (cc-by-sa)

Taken May 23, 2021 by Akhilesh Kumar (cc-by-sa)

Taken Aug 17, 2021 by Himanshi Sharma (cc-by-sa)

Taken Dec 11, 2021 by ousmanou saidou (cc-by-sa)

Taken Oct 6, 2021 by Paulo Correa (cc-by-sa)

Flower

Taken Dec 30, 2019 by nga99 zack (cc-by-sa)

Taken Dec 25, 2014 by Tela Botanica − Constant BERROU (cc-by-sa)

Taken Feb 20, 2017 by Tela Botanica − Liliane ROUBAUDI (cc-by-sa)

Taken Feb 20, 2017 by Tela Botanica − Liliane ROUBAUDI (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 26, 2020 by Anaël Keliet (cc-by-sa)

Bark

Taken Jul 15, 2022 by López Lucy (cc-by-sa)

Taken Sep 3, 2020 by patrick chamand (cc-by-sa)

Taken Dec 1, 2016 by Hugo SANTACREU (cc-by-sa)

Taken Feb 25, 2022 by Prasert Lakman (cc-by-sa)

Taken Mar 25, 2022 by Diego Torres (cc-by-sa)

Fruit

Taken Apr 23, 2021 by julian spezz (cc-by-sa)

Taken Aug 27, 2021 by ariel isaias ayma romay (cc-by-sa)

Taken Mar 16, 2012 by EOL − Zoya Akulova (cc-by-nc)

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Sources

• WFO (No URL)
• IPNI (No URL)
• GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/2928590)
• POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:30299665-2)
• PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Ipomoea carnea Jacq.)

Specifications

Growth habit>: Shrub, Vine

Growth