Hairy woodrose (Distimake aegyptius, Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 183: 573 (2017))

Family: Convolvulaceae

Author: (L.) A.R.Simões & Staples

Bibliography: Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 183: 573 (2017)

Year: 2017

Status: accepted

Rank: species

Genus: Distimake

Vegetable: False

Observations: Trop. & Subtrop. America, Trop. Africa

Description

Hairy woodrose, scientifically known as Distimake aegyptius, is a captivating plant that belongs to the Convolvulaceae family. This species has garnered attention in botanical circles, most notably reflected in its inclusion in the Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society (Vol. 183, p. 573) in the year 2017, an acknowledgment attributed to the insight of (L.) A.R.Simões & Staples.

The hairy woodrose thrives in varied climates, stretching across Tropical and Subtropical regions of America and extending into Tropical Africa. Its adaptability to such diverse environmental conditions highlights its robust nature and widespread appeal.

Characterized by its distinct hairy texture, the plant offers both aesthetic allure and ecological benefits. The sturdy vines often exhibit striking wood-like growths, making it a subject of interest for botanists and plant enthusiasts alike. Its blossoms add to its charm, providing a splash of color and vibrancy in the regions it inhabits.

In essence, Distimake aegyptius exemplifies the resilience and beauty of flora in tropical and subtropical ecosystems. Its presence in scientific literature is a testament to its significance and the ongoing research endeavors aimed at understanding its characteristics and ecological impact.

Common Names

En: Hairy woodrose, Noyeaux, Hairy Morning-glory
Ar: سج الفيل، ام جريسات, اموينيب (أمويْنيْب), عرق الموتراش
Pt: Batatão-roxo, Corda-de-viola, Jetirana, Jetirana-cabeluda, Jetirana-de-batata

Synonyms

• Ipomoea pilosa (Cav.)
• Ipomoea polytricha (Sweet)
• Convolvulus hirsutus (Roxb.)
• Merremia aegyptia ((L.) Urb.)
• Ipomoea aegyptia (L.)
• Spiranthera aegyptia ((L.) Roberty)
• Batatas pentaphylla (L.)
• Convolvulus aegyptius ((L.) L.)
• Convolvulus coriaceus (Choisy)
• Merremia pentaphylla (Hallier f.)
• Merremia aegyptia var. nemorosa (R.Knuth)
• Spiranthera pentaphylla ((L.) Bojer)
• Ipomoea nemorosa ((Roem. & Schult.) G.Don)
• Convolvulus munitus (Wall. ex Wight)
• Merremia pentaphylla var. nemorosa (Hallier f.)
• Convolvulus nemorosus (Roem. & Schult.)
• Ipomoea tortugensis (Peter)
• Merremia fulva ((Bertol.) Manitz)
• Ipomoea fulva (Bertol.)
• Ipomoea verniciflua (G.Don ex Meisn.)
• Operculina aegyptia ((L.) House)
• Convolvulus aphyllus (Viv.)
• Convolvulus cujanensis (Bowdich)
• Ipomoea sinaloensis (Brandegee)
• Ipomoea pentaphylla (Jacq.)

Distribution

• Angola (native)
• Argentina Northeast (native)
• Argentina Northwest (native)
• Aruba (native)
• Bahamas (native)
• Belize (native)
• Benin (native)
• Bolivia (native)
• Brazil North (native)
• Brazil Northeast (native)
• Brazil South (native)
• Brazil Southeast (native)
• Brazil West-Central (native)
• Cameroon (native)
• Chad (native)
• Colombia (native)
• Costa Rica (native)
• Cuba (native)
• Dominican Republic (native)
• Ecuador (native)
• Equatorial Guinea (native)
• Eritrea (native)
• Ethiopia (native)
• French Guiana (native)
• Galápagos (native)
• Gambia (native)
• Ghana (native)
• Guatemala (native)
• Guinea (native)
• Guinea-Bissau (native)
• Guyana (native)
• Haiti (native)
• Jamaica (native)
• Leeward Is. (native)
• Mali (native)
• Mexico Gulf (native)
• Mexico Northwest (native)
• Mexico Southeast (native)
• Mexico Southwest (native)
• Mozambique (native)
• Netherlands Antilles (native)
• Nicaragua (native)
• Niger (native)
• Nigeria (native)
• Panamá (native)
• Paraguay (native)
• Peru (native)
• Puerto Rico (native)
• Senegal (native)
• Sierra Leone (native)
• Somalia (native)
• Sudan (native)
• Suriname (native)
• Togo (native)
• Trinidad-Tobago (native)
• Venezuela (native)
• Venezuelan Antilles (native)
• Windward Is. (native)
• Zambia (native)
• Zaïre (native)
• Zimbabwe (native)
• Cape Verde (introduced)
• Comoros (introduced)
• Hawaii (introduced)
• India (introduced)
• Madagascar (introduced)
• Marianas (introduced)
• Mauritius (introduced)
• Myanmar (introduced)
• Northern Territory (introduced)
• Pakistan (introduced)
• Réunion (introduced)
• Vietnam (introduced)
• West Himalaya (introduced)
• Western Australia (introduced)

Additional Images

Flower

Taken Aug 4, 2017 by Hugo SANTACREU (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jul 26, 2021 by Trap Hers (cc-by-sa)

Taken Aug 4, 2017 by Hugo SANTACREU (cc-by-sa)

Taken May 9, 2018 by Hugo SANTACREU (cc-by-sa)

Taken May 9, 2018 by Hugo SANTACREU (cc-by-sa)

Other

Taken Dec 6, 2007 by Sylvain Piry (cc-by-sa)

Taken Dec 6, 2007 by Sylvain Piry (cc-by-sa)

Taken Nov 25, 2016 by Nelson Zamora Villalobos (cc-by-nc)

Taken Jul 26, 2021 by Trap Hers (cc-by-sa)

Leaf

Taken Apr 8, 2021 by Augustin Soulard (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jul 26, 2021 by Trap Hers (cc-by-sa)

Taken Apr 9, 2021 by Augustin Soulard (cc-by-sa)

Taken Aug 4, 2017 by Hugo SANTACREU (cc-by-sa)

Taken May 21, 2022 by Bertran Feitoza (cc-by-sa)

Fruit

Taken Dec 30, 2020 by Awwad Yassmin (cc-by-sa)

Taken Aug 4, 2017 by Hugo SANTACREU (cc-by-sa)

Taken Aug 4, 2017 by Hugo SANTACREU (cc-by-sa)

Taken Aug 4, 2017 by Hugo SANTACREU (cc-by-sa)

Taken Aug 4, 2017 by Hugo SANTACREU (cc-by-sa)

Bark

Taken Jan 15, 2022 by Maarten Vanhove (cc-by-sa)

Taken Nov 25, 2016 by Nelson Zamora Villalobos (cc-by-nc)

Taken Apr 6, 2019 by Matos Gabriel (cc-by-sa)

Taken May 9, 2018 by Hugo SANTACREU (cc-by-sa)

Taken Nov 3, 2022 by clinea clinea (cc-by-sa)

Habit

Taken May 6, 2021 by Ricardo Matheus Pires Ricardo (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jan 1, 1900 by EOL − Forest & Kim Starr (cc-by)

Taken Nov 20, 2015 by EOL − Aurelio Molina Hernández (cc-by-nc)

Taken Dec 6, 2007 by Tela Botanica − Sylvain PIRY (cc-by-sa)

Taken Nov 19, 2019 by Tela Botanica − Sylvain Piry (cc-by-sa)

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Sources

• WFO (No URL)
• IPNI (No URL)
• POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77163214-1)
• PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Merremia aegyptia (L.) Urb.)
• GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/5341738)
• GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/9350913)

Specifications

Growth