Family: Convolvulaceae
Author: (Kunth) G.Don
Bibliography: Gen. Hist. 4: 280 (1837)
Year: 1837
Status: accepted
Rank: species
Genus: Ipomoea
Vegetable: False
Observations: Mexico to Venezuela and Trinidad, Cuba
Description
The Tie-vine Morning Glory, scientifically known as Ipomoea trifida, is a fascinating and noteworthy member of the Convolvulaceae family. This plant, endowed with a vibrant and vigorous growth habit, can be observed flourishing in a variety of habitats ranging from Mexico down to Venezuela, as well as in Trinidad and Cuba.
First described in the year 1837 in the General History (Gen. Hist. 4: 280) by the renowned botanist G. Don, the Tie-vine Morning Glory boasts a heritage that has piqued the interest of botanists and plant enthusiasts alike. This species is notable not only for its widespread geographic distribution but also for its distinctive morphological characteristics.
Characterized by its twining vines, Ipomoea trifida typically manifests a robust growth, often creating stunning displays of its luminous, trumpet-shaped flowers. These blossoms, depending on their environment, can present a range of colors, although they often favor delicate shades of pink, purple, or white, complementing the lush green foliage.
The native habitat of this plant ranges from the temperate climate zones of Mexico to the tropical environments found in countries like Venezuela and on islands such as Trinidad and Cuba. This wide distribution speaks to the plant’s adaptability, thriving in a variety of soil types and climatic conditions.
The Tie-vine Morning Glory not only enriches the local biodiversity but also plays a part in the ecological tapestry of its native regions by providing nectar for a variety of pollinating insects. This symbiotic relationship underscores the plant’s role in sustaining its ecosystem.
In sum, the Tie-vine Morning Glory, or Ipomoea trifida, is a species that captivates through both its beauty and its ecological significance. It serves as a brilliant example of the botanical diversity found within the Convolvulaceae family and continues to be a subject of study and admiration among plant lovers and scientists across the world.
Common Names
Eng: torrey’s tievine, cotton morningglory, tie-vine morningglory
Spa: bejuco de venado, cajetilla, campana
En: Tie-vine Morning Glory, Torrey’s tievine, Cotton Morningglory, Tie-vine Morningglory
Zh: 大星牽牛
Es: Bejuco de Venado, Cajetilla, Campana
Zh-tw: 大星牽牛
: Tie-vine morning glory
Synonyms
- Convolvulus hepaticifolius (Roem. & Schult.)
- Convolvulus trifidus (Kunth)
- Ipomoea ramonii (Choisy)
- Ipomoea triloba f. ramonii ((Choisy) Nishiyama)
- Ipomoea roseana (House)
Distribution
- Belize (native)
- Colombia (native)
- Costa Rica (native)
- Cuba (native)
- El Salvador (native)
- Guatemala (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)
- Trinidad-Tobago (native)
- Venezuela (native)
- Jawa (introduced)
- Madagascar (introduced)
Additional Images
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© copyright of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
© copyright of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
Leaf
Taken Oct 24, 2019 by Matt Pinkerton ‘Gill Nursery Tx’ (cc-by-sa)
Taken Apr 19, 2020 by Arazi Spatz Milly (cc-by-sa)
Taken Apr 17, 2019 by OTS – R. Aguilar (cc-by-nc-sa)
Taken Apr 17, 2019 by OTS – R. Aguilar (cc-by-nc-sa)
Taken Apr 17, 2019 by OTS – R. Aguilar (cc-by-nc-sa)
Flower
Taken Jan 20, 2013 by OTS – Oviedo-Brenes, Federico (cc-by-nc-sa)
Taken Apr 17, 2019 by OTS – R. Aguilar (cc-by-nc-sa)
Taken May 4, 2010 by OTS – Oviedo-Brenes, Federico (cc-by-nc-sa)
Taken Nov 12, 2022 by Eva perez (cc-by-sa)
Taken Nov 6, 2022 by Mario Valencia (cc-by-sa)
Bark
Taken Apr 17, 2019 by OTS – R. Aguilar (cc-by-nc-sa)
Taken Apr 17, 2019 by OTS – R. Aguilar (cc-by-nc-sa)
Other
Taken Jan 20, 2013 by OTS – Oviedo-Brenes, Federico (cc-by-nc-sa)
Taken Apr 17, 2019 by OTS – R. Aguilar (cc-by-nc-sa)
Taken Apr 17, 2019 by OTS – R. Aguilar (cc-by-nc-sa)
Taken Jan 20, 2013 by OTS – Oviedo-Brenes, Federico (cc-by-nc-sa)
Taken Jan 20, 2013 by OTS – Oviedo-Brenes, Federico (cc-by-nc-sa)
Fruit
Taken Jan 20, 2013 by OTS – Oviedo-Brenes, Federico (cc-by-nc-sa)
Habit
Taken May 4, 2010 by OTS – Oviedo-Brenes, Federico (cc-by-nc-sa)
Taken May 4, 2010 by OTS – Oviedo-Brenes, Federico (cc-by-nc-sa)
Taken Apr 17, 2019 by OTS – R. Aguilar (cc-by-nc-sa)
Sources
- WFO (No URL)
- IPNI (No URL)
- GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/4267463)
- POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:269968-1)
- PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Ipomoea trifida (Kunth) G. Don)
Specifications
Growth habit>: Vine, Forb/herb
