Family: Convolvulaceae
Author: R.Br.
Bibliography: Prodr. 484. 1810
Year: 1810
Status: accepted
Rank: species
Genus: Ipomoea
Vegetable: False
Observations: Trop. & Subtrop. Old World to N. Australia
Description
The Morningglory, known scientifically as Ipomoea eriocarpa, is a notable member of the Convolvulaceae family. First described in the literature by the botanist Robert Brown in the year 1810, Ipomoea eriocarpa has intrigued botanists and plant enthusiasts for over two centuries.
This diverse and widespread species can be found thriving in tropical and subtropical regions, extending from the Old World to Northern Australia. As part of its natural habitat, the Morningglory contributes to the rich biodiversity of these regions, often playing a vital role in local ecosystems.
Known for its vibrant and attractive flowers, the Morningglory typically displays a range of colors and forms, making it a popular choice for ornamental gardening. The plant often grows as a climbing vine, utilizing nearby structures or other vegetation for support, which allows it to reach sunlight efficiently and contribute to the aesthetic appeal of gardens and landscapes.
In addition to its ornamental value, Ipomoea eriocarpa has been studied for various ecological and cultural purposes. It is known to adapt well to different environmental conditions within its range, demonstrating a resilience that makes it an interesting subject for study in botany and ecology.
Overall, the Morningglory, Ipomoea eriocarpa, with its rich history and wide geographical spread, stands as a testament to the beauty and adaptability of plant life across diverse environments.
Common Names
Deu: raue prunkwinde
Eng: morningglory
En: Morningglory
Fr: Ipomée pourpre, Liseron pourpre
De: Raue Prunkwinde
Synonyms
- Ipomoea leptocaulos (Hallier f.)
- Ipomoea carsonii (Baker)
- Ipomoea rogeri (Choisy)
- Ipomoea hispida var. latifolia (Kuntze)
- Jacquemontia thomensis (Henriq.)
- Convolvulus eriocarpus ((R.Br.) Spreng.)
- Ipomoea sindica (Stapf)
- Ipomoea hispida var. angustifolia (Kuntze)
- Convolvulus rampania (Buch.-Ham. ex Wall.)
- Pharbitis sessiliflora ((Roth) Peter)
- Convolvulus sphaerocephalus (Roxb.)
- Ipomoea sphaerocephala ((Roxb.) D.Don)
- Ipomoea morsonii (Baker)
- Ipomoea horsfieldiana (Miq.)
- Convolvulus curtana (Buch.-Ham. ex Wall.)
- Convolvulus hispidus (Vahl)
- Ipomoea sessiliflora (Roth)
- Ipomoea conferta (G.Don)
- Ipomoea kourankoensis (A.Chev.)
- Convolvulus sessiliflorus ((Roth) Spreng.)
- Ipomoea trematosperma (Hochst. ex Choisy)
- Ipomoea ligulata (Bojer ex Desjardins)
Distribution
- Afghanistan (native)
- Angola (native)
- Assam (native)
- Benin (native)
- Botswana (native)
- Burundi (native)
- Cambodia (native)
- Cameroon (native)
- Cape Verde (native)
- Central African Repu (native)
- Chad (native)
- China South-Central (native)
- Comoros (native)
- Congo (native)
- East Himalaya (native)
- Egypt (native)
- Ethiopia (native)
- Gambia (native)
- Ghana (native)
- Guinea (native)
- Guinea-Bissau (native)
- Gulf of Guinea Is. (native)
- India (native)
- Ivory Coast (native)
- Jawa (native)
- Kenya (native)
- Lesser Sunda Is. (native)
- Liberia (native)
- Madagascar (native)
- Malawi (native)
- Malaya (native)
- Mali (native)
- Mauritania (native)
- Mozambique (native)
- Myanmar (native)
- Nepal (native)
- New Guinea (native)
- Nigeria (native)
- Northern Provinces (native)
- Northern Territory (native)
- Pakistan (native)
- Philippines (native)
- Queensland (native)
- Rwanda (native)
- Saudi Arabia (native)
- Senegal (native)
- Sierra Leone (native)
- Somalia (native)
- Sri Lanka (native)
- Sudan (native)
- Sulawesi (native)
- Sumatera (native)
- Tadzhikistan (native)
- Tanzania (native)
- Togo (native)
- Uganda (native)
- Vietnam (native)
- West Himalaya (native)
- Western Australia (native)
- Zambia (native)
- Zaïre (native)
- Zimbabwe (native)
- Oman (introduced)
- Puerto Rico (introduced)
- Réunion (introduced)
- Windward Is. (introduced)
- Yemen (introduced)
Additional Images
Leaf
Taken May 22, 2022 by Dandrew St. Evens (cc-by-sa)
Flower
Taken Dec 2, 2007 by Tela Botanica − Sylvain PIRY (cc-by-sa)
Taken Dec 2, 2007 by Tela Botanica − Sylvain PIRY (cc-by-sa)
Taken Dec 2, 2007 by Tela Botanica − Sylvain PIRY (cc-by-sa)
Taken Dec 2, 2007 by Tela Botanica − Sylvain PIRY (cc-by-sa)
Habit
Taken Dec 2, 2007 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:268832-1)
- GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/2928545)
- PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Ipomoea eriocarpa R. Br.)