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Ipomoea lindheimeri (Lindheimer's morning-glory)
Loughmiller, Campbell and Lynn

Ipomoea lindheimeri Gray

Lindheimer's morning-glory, Blue Morning Glory

Convolvulaceae (Morning-Glory Family)

USDA Symbol: IPLI

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

This species is named after Ferdinand Jacob Lindheimer (1801-1879) who is often called the Father of Texas Botany because of his work as the first permanent-resident plant collector in Texas. In 1834 Lindheimer immigrated to the United States as a political refugee. He spent from 1843-1852 collecting specimens in Texas. In 1844 he settled in New Braunfels, Texas, and was granted land on the banks of the Comal River, where he continued his plant collecting and attempted to establish a botanical garden. He shared his findings with many others who shared his interest in botany, including Ferdinand von Roemer and Adolph Scheele. Lindheimer is credited with the discovery of several hundred plant species. In addition his name is used to designate forty-eight species and subspecies of plants. He is buried in New Braunfels. His house, on Comal Street in New Braunfels, is now a museum.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Vine
Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Flower:
Fruit:
Size Class: 3-6 ft.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Blue
Bloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct

Distribution

USA: AZ , NM , TX
Native Habitat: Ipomoea lindheimeri grows in rocky ground, especially in draws, ravines, and stream bottoms. It is found from the Edwards Plateau to the Trans-Pecos.
USDA Native Status: L48(N)

Growing Conditions

Light Requirement: Sun
Soil Moisture: Dry
Conditions Comments: Ipomoea lindheimeri is a hardy, long-blooming twining vine that grows well under dry conditions. It has delicate, attractive lobed foliage with 2-3 wide sky-blue flowers with white centers that open in the morning and close before noon. The vine can be either low climbing or trailing.

Benefit

Conspicuous Flowers: yes
Interesting Foliage: yes
Nectar Source: yes
Deer Resistant: No

From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is either on display or available from the following:

Fredericksburg Nature Center - Fredericksburg, TX
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - Austin, TX
Nueces River Authority - Uvalde, TX

Herbarium Specimen(s)

NPSOT 0154 Collected May 17, 1991 in Bexar County by Lottie Millsaps
NPSOT 0248 Collected June 24, 1992 in Comal County by Mary Beth White
NPSOT 0597 Collected May 13, 1991 in Medina County by Harry Cliffe
NPSOT 0222 Collected May 16, 1992 in Comal County by Mary Beth White

Bibliography

Bibref 286 - Wildflowers of the Texas Hill Country (1989) Enquist, M.

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Ipomoea lindheimeri in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Ipomoea lindheimeri in the Flora of North America (if available)
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Metadata

Record Modified: 2008-07-30
Research By: BJG

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