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

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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.