Ipomoea platensis
Appearance
Ipomoea platensis | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Solanales |
Family: | Convolvulaceae |
Genus: | Ipomoea |
Species: | I. platensis
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Binomial name | |
Ipomoea platensis |
Ipomoea platensis is a flowering plant species in the bindweed family (Convolvulaceae). It belongs to the morning glory genus, Ipomoea. It was first described by J. B. Ker Gawler in 1818. Native to southeastern South America, it is a popular pot plant.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ de Vosjoli, Philippe (2004). Pachyforms: A Guide to Growing Pachycaul and Caudiciform Plants. Vista, California: Advanced Visions. p. 279. ISBN 9-780974-297118.