Species

Ipomoea purpurea

Etymology

Ipomoea: Worm-like, referring to coiled flower bud

Common Name(s)

common morning glory

Authority

Ipomoea purpurea (L.) Roth

Family

Convolvulaceae

Flora Category

Vascular - Exotic

Structural Class

Dicotyledonous Lianes and Related Trailing Plants

Flower Colours

Blue,Violet / Purple

Year Naturalised

1958

Origin

Tropical America

This page last updated on 24 Mar 2010