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Ipomoea tuboides

Ipomoea tuboides O. Deg. & van Ooststr.

Hawaii Morning-glory, Hawaii Morning Glory, Hawaiian Moonflower, Hawaiian Moon Flower

Convolvulaceae (Morning-glory family)

Synonym(s): Ipomoea tuboides var. pubescens

USDA Symbol: IPTU2

USDA Native Status: HI (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb , Vine
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Stems trailing or twining, up to about 6 feet long.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White
Bloom Time: Jan , Feb , Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov , Dec
Bloom Notes: Fades to lavender when wilted.

Distribution

USA: HI
Native Habitat: Dry forest and shrubland on rocky talus slopes.

Web Reference

Webref 43 - Hawaiian Native Plant Genera (2006) University of Hawaii
Webref 31 - Native Plants Hawai�i (2018) University of Hawaii
Webref 44 - Plants of Hawaii (1997) Starr Environmental
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

USDA: Find Ipomoea tuboides in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Ipomoea tuboides in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Ipomoea tuboides

Metadata

Record Modified: 2021-03-30
Research By: CBR

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