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Ipomoea obscura (L.) Ker Gawl.
Family Name: | Convolvulaceae |
Synonyms: | Convolvulus obscurus |
Common Name: | Obscure Morning Glory, Wild Petunia, 小心叶薯 |
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Classifications and Characteristics
Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
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Plant Growth Form | Climber, Herbaceous Plant |
Biogeography
Native Distribution | Tropical and subtropical old world |
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Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical, Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal |
Local Conservation Status | Native to Singapore (Least Concern (LC)) |
Description and Ethnobotany
Growth Form | Twining vine with a climbing or creeping growth habit. |
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Foliage | Heart-shaped leaves have entire leaf margins. Raised, palmate venation is interspersed with sunken veins, producing a quilt-like surface. |
Flowers | Trumpet-shaped flowers are composed of 5 round lobes that are fused together. Each lobe is notched and longitudinally bisected by a thin, yellow, triangular band. The flowers have a drak red throat with white-tipped stamens. |
Fruit | Light brown, dry fruits are approximately egg-shaped with a sharp-pointed apex. |
Habitat | Occurs on rocky slopes near the seashore. Often found on untended land. |
Cultivation | The leaves are sometimes attacked by the Morrill Lace Bug (Corythucha morrilli). |
Landscaping Features
Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage |
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Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Trellis / Arbour / Pergola |
Plant Care and Propagation
Light Preference | Full Sun |
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Water Preference | Moderate Water |
Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils |
Propagation Method | Seed |
Foliar
Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
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Floral (Angiosperm)
Flower Colour(s) | Cream / Off-White |
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Others
Master ID | 30896 |
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Species ID | 5273 |
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