Ipomoea
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Ipomoea is a large genus of flowering plants that includes species with various growth forms and habitats, from coastal sandy areas to plants with distinctive thick stems. The genus is economically and ecologically important, with some species cultivated as ornamentals or for food, while others are widespread in natural environments across different regions.
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Taxonomy · GBIF
GENUS
- KingdomPlantae
- PhylumTracheophyta
- ClassMagnoliopsida
- OrderSolanales
- FamilyConvolvulaceae
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14 sectionsContents
- Description
- Vegetative characteristics
- Generative characteristics
- Taxonomy
- Common names
- Etymology
- Ecology
- Pollination
- Uses
- As medicine and entheogen
- Gallery
- See also
- References
- External links
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Ipomoea () is the largest genus in the plant family Convolvulaceae, with over 600 species. It is a large and diverse group, with common names including morning glory, water Convolvulus or water spinach, sweet potato, bindweed, moonflower, etc. The genus occurs throughout the tropical and subtropical regions of the world, and comprises annual and perennial herbaceous plants, lianas, shrubs, and small trees; most of the species are twining climbing plants.