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Ipomoea alba
Ipomoea alba L.
Moonflower, Moon Vine, Tropical White Morning Glory
Convolvulaceae (Morning-Glory Family)
Synonym(s): Calonyction aculeatum, Ipomoea bona-nox
USDA Symbol: IPAL
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), HI (I), PR (N), VI (N)
Tropical White Morning Glory is a member of the morning glory family (family Convolvulaceae), which includes trees, shrubs, vines and herbs, commonly with handsome, funnel-shaped flowers.
Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Vine
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Stems twining and climbing, up to about 10 feet long, sometimes longer.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: WhiteBloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct
Distribution
USA: DC , FL , HI , KS , LA , TXNational Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FAC | FACW | FAC | FAC | FAC |
Web Reference
Webref 57 - Atlas of Florida Plants (2020) Institute for Systematic BotanyWebref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Ipomoea alba in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Ipomoea alba in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Ipomoea alba
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-03-22Research By: TWC Staff