Ipomoea asarifolia
Syst. Veg. 4: 251. 1819.
Common names: Ginger-leaf morning glory
Introduced
Basionym: Convolvulus asarifolius Desrousseaux in J. Lamarck et al. Encycl. 3: 562. 1792
Treatment appears in FNA Volume 14.
Revision as of 22:39, 6 October 2024 by imported>Volume Importer
Perennials. Stems repent, rooting at nodes. Leaf blades cordate to ± orbiculate, 30–120 × 30–120 mm, base cordate, apex acute to rounded, surfaces glabrous. Peduncles glabrous. Flowers: sepals chartaceous to coriaceous, outers elliptic, 5–9 mm, apex obtuse, inners elliptic or oblong, 10–15 mm, apex obtuse; corolla usually red, rarely white, funnelform, 50–80 mm.
Phenology: Flowering year-round.
Habitat: Beaches, moist or swampy sites.
Elevation: 0–100 m.
Distribution
Introduced; Fla., Mexico, West Indies (Jamaica), Central America, South America.
Discussion
Selected References
None.
Lower Taxa
None.