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Ipomoea mauritiana

Family Name: Convolvulaceae
Synonyms: Ipomoea digitata
Common Name: Morning Glory, Railway Creeper, Keledek Hutan, Akar Kankong Laut

Name

Family Name
Genus Epithet
Species Epithet
Name Status (botanical)
Synonyms
Common Names

Classifications and Characteristics

Plant Growth Form Climber

Biogeography

Native Distribution The origin of this species is unknown. Naturalized in Pantropical

Landscaping Features

Desirable Plant Features Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage

Plant Care and Propagation

Light Preference Full Sun
Water Preference Lots of Water
Plant Growth Rate Fast

Foliar

Mature Foliage Colour(s) Green

Floral (Angiosperm)

Flower Colour(s) Purple

Image Repository

Images

Others

Master ID 134
Species ID 1430
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Species record last updated on: 23 February 2022.
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