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Synonyms: | |
Common names: | Purple morning-glory (English) |
Frequency: | Rare |
Status: | Introduced |
Description: |
Perennial climbing herb.Stems hairy. Leaves ovate entire or more or less 3-lobed. Flowers mostly purple-blue but also magenta or reddish-pink. Fruit a spherical capsule. This species is very similar to the more common and widespread Ipomoea purpurea, differing mainly in the shorter and more tapering calyx lobes. |
Notes: | The plants displayed in images 1 and 2 are well naturalised and appear to be first records for the C Division |
Derivation of specific name: | indica: of India |
Habitat: | Riverine vegetation |
Altitude range: (metres) | |
Flowering time: | Nov - May but throughout year |
Worldwide distribution: | Introduced as a garden ornamental and is known as a regular naturalised escape throughout the tropical world. Its origins are uncertain, possibly native to the West Indies. |
Zimbabwe distribution: | N,C,E |
Growth form(s): | |
Endemic status: | |
Red data list status: | |
Insects associated with this species: | |
Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
Images last updated: | Monday 17 October 2005 |
Literature: |
Gonçalves, M.L. (1987). Convolvulaceae Flora Zambesiaca 8(1) Page 86. Mapaura, A. & Timberlake, J. (eds) (2004). A checklist of Zimbabwean vascular plants Southern African Botanical Diversity Network Report No. 33 Sabonet, Pretoria and Harare Page 36. |
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