White morning-glory (Ipomoea lacunosa, Sp. Pl.: 161 (1753))

Family: Convolvulaceae

Author: L.

Bibliography: Sp. Pl.: 161 (1753)

Year: 1753

Status: accepted

Rank: species

Genus: Ipomoea

Vegetable: False

Observations: C. & E. U.S.A.

Description

The White morning-glory is an enchanting plant recognized for its beautiful, pristine white blossoms. Bearing the scientific name Ipomoea lacunosa, this delicate plant belongs to the Convolvulaceae family, which is renowned for comprising many flowering vines.

Discovered and cataloged by the esteemed naturalist Carl Linnaeus in his seminal work “Species Plantarum” in 1753, Ipomoea lacunosa has a rich botanical history. This climbing and sprawling plant showcases heart-shaped leaves and radiant white flowers, which typically bloom in the early morning, hence its common name.

Predominantly found in the Central and Eastern regions of the United States, the White morning-glory thrives in a variety of environments, ranging from open fields to forested edges and roadsides. Its hardy nature and climbing habit enable it to spread efficiently, often creating a picturesque blanket of white in its habitat.

White morning-glory not only adds aesthetic value to the landscape but also plays a vital role in supporting local wildlife, including pollinators like bees and butterflies. This plant’s ability to flourish with minimal human intervention makes it a valuable addition to gardens seeking to promote biodiversity and natural beauty.

Common Names

Dan: hvid pragtsnerle
Eng: white morning-glory, whitestar, pitted morningglory, white morningglory, white-star, white morning glory, pitted morning glory, white star, whitestar potato, small-flowered morning glory, small-flowered white morning glory
Fra: ipomée blanche, ipomée
Swe: vit praktvinda
Cym: tegwch-y-bore gwyn
En: White morning-glory, White-star, Whitestar, WHITE MORNINGLORY, Pitted morningglory, White morningglory, White Morning Glory, Pitted Morning Glory, White Star, Whitestar Potato, Small-flowered morning glory, Small-flowered white morning glory
Zh: 瘤梗甘薯
Da: Hvid pragtsnerle
Fi: Kaljuelämänlanka
Fr: Ipomée blanche, Ipomée
Sv: Vit praktvinda
Zh-tw: 白星牽牛
Cy: Tegwch-y-bore gwyn

Synonyms

• Convolvulus micranthus (Riddell)
• Convolvulus lacunosus ((L.) Spreng.)
• Ipomoea triloba f. lacunosa ((L.) Nishiyama)
• Quamoclita lacunosa (Raf.)

Distribution

• Alabama (native)
• Arkansas (native)
• Delaware (native)
• District of Columbia (native)
• Florida (native)
• Georgia (native)
• Illinois (native)
• Indiana (native)
• Kansas (native)
• Kentucky (native)
• Louisiana (native)
• Maryland (native)
• Mississippi (native)
• Missouri (native)
• North Carolina (native)
• Ohio (native)
• Oklahoma (native)
• Pennsylvania (native)
• South Carolina (native)
• Tennessee (native)
• Texas (native)
• Virginia (native)
• West Virginia (native)
• Belgium (introduced)
• China Southeast (introduced)
• Colombia (introduced)
• Jamaica (introduced)
• Kazan-retto (introduced)
• Korea (introduced)
• New York (introduced)
• Palestine (introduced)
• Primorye (introduced)
• Venezuela (introduced)

Additional Images

Leaf

Taken Jul 1, 2020 by Angie Farinholt (cc-by-sa)

Taken Oct 12, 2022 by Frances McAuliffe (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jul 10, 2022 by Georges LAURENT (cc-by-sa)

Taken Oct 2, 2021 by Emmanuel Fadin (cc-by-sa)

Taken Sep 26, 2022 by Larry Stolle (cc-by-sa)

Flower

Taken Jan 1, 1900 by EOL − Cooper, G.A. (cc-by-nc-sa)

Taken Mar 29, 2019 by Francisco Francisco Augusto Schio (cc-by-sa)

Taken Sep 20, 2021 by Aryd’ell Hotelling (cc-by-sa)

Taken Sep 13, 2019 by bf b (cc-by-sa)

Taken Sep 4, 2020 by Richard Duffy (cc-by-sa)

Habit

Taken Nov 27, 2014 by EOL − Linda Jo Conn (cc-by-nc)

Taken Oct 31, 2014 by EOL − andy (cc-by-nc)

Taken Oct 12, 2015 by EOL − Sam Kieschnick (cc-by-nc)

Taken Jan 1, 1900 by EOL − Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History, Department of Botany (cc-by-nc-sa)

Taken Jan 1, 1900 by EOL − Cooper, G.A. (cc-by-nc-sa)

Fruit

Taken Aug 10, 2021 by Christina Emery (cc-by-sa)

Taken Oct 31, 2019 by Rajendra Rajendra Choure (cc-by-sa)

Taken Oct 21, 2021 by Raana Anwer (cc-by-sa)

Other

Taken Oct 6, 2020 by not the bread (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jul 5, 2022 by Pavel Veselý (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jul 2, 2022 by Taylor (cc-by-sa)

Bark

Taken Nov 23, 2021 by Fadlan Solichin (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jan 1, 1900 by EOL − Cooper, G.A. (cc-by-nc-sa)

Taken Sep 7, 2003 by EOL − Steven J. Baskauf (cc-by-nc-sa)

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Sources

• WFO (No URL)
• IPNI (No URL)
• GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/2928584)
• POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:269155-1)
• PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Ipomoea lacunosa L.)

Specifications

Growth habit>: Forb/herb, Vine

Growth