Ipomoea setosa
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.