Ipomoea setosa

Ker Gawler

Bot. Reg. 4: plate 335. 1818.

Common names: Brazilian morning glory
Introduced
Synonyms: Ipomoea melanotricha Brandegee
Treatment appears in FNA Volume 14.

Perennials. Stems twining, ± setose. Leaf blades orbic­ulate or broadly ovate, usually 3–7-lobed, 100–200 × 100–200 mm overall, base cordate, lobes lanceolate to ovate, sur­faces glabrous. Peduncles setose. Flowers nocturnal; sepals oblong, 10–14 mm, coriaceous, apex obtuse, abaxial surface setose; corolla lavender or pink, salverform, 60–90 mm, limb sometimes ± campanulate or rotate, 80–100 mm diam.


Phenology: Flowering Nov–Jan.
Habitat: Abandoned plantings, disturbed sites.
Elevation: 0–400 m.

Distribution

Introduced; Fla., Miss., Tex., Mexico, Central America, South America, introduced also in Asia.

Discussion

The report of Ipomoea setosa from Mississippi has not been verified.

Selected References

None.

Lower Taxa

None.
... more about "Ipomoea setosa"
Daniel F. Austin† +
Ker Gawler +
Brazilian morning glory +
Fla. +, Miss. +, Tex. +, Mexico +, Central America +, South America +  and introduced also in Asia. +
0–400 m. +
Abandoned plantings, disturbed sites. +
Flowering Nov–Jan. +
Introduced +
Ipomoea melanotricha +
Ipomoea setosa +
species +