Species

Ipomoea alba

Etymology

Ipomoea: Worm-like, referring to coiled flower bud

Common Name(s)

moon flower

Authority

Ipomoea alba L.

Family

Convolvulaceae

Flora Category

Vascular - Exotic

Structural Class

Dicotyledonous Lianes and Related Trailing Plants

Flower Colours

White

Year Naturalised

1977

Origin

Tropical America

This page last updated on 24 Mar 2010