Ipomoea indica (Burm.) Merr.
| Etymology | Genus | Worm-like; referring to the twining stems |
|---|---|---|
| Species | Of or from India | |
| Family | Convolvulaceae | |
| Synonyms | Convolvulus indicus Burm. | |
| Common Names | Blue Morning Glory | |
| Status | Exotic: Naturalised | |
| Form | Climber | |
| Native Distribution | Tropical & Subtropical America | |
Diagnostics:
A common naturalised creeper or climber that is found at scrublands or secondary forest margins. The leaves are heart-shaped or trilobed. The funnel-shaped flowers ranged from blue-purple colour with a white tube.
Growing at the margins of a secondary forest.
Leaf.
Tendril.
Leaf underside.
Flower.
Calyx.
Author: Siyang
Posted: 2026-02-15
Posted: 2026-02-15
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