Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness

Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department of Natural Sciences

Ipomoea hederacea (Linnaeus) Jacquin
(Ivy-leaf Morning Glory)

Family: Convolvulaceae

Status: Exotic

Synonyms:
Pharbitis hederacea (Linnaeus) Choisy

Ipomoea hederacea is a viney purple morning glory with flowers that are several centimeters across. It is very similar to Ipomoea purpurea and the ranges overlap. The main differences are the shape of the phyllaries and subtle differences in the coloration. This plant was identified with the help of D.F. Austin of Tucson, AZ.
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Ipomoea hederacea, photo Russ Kleinman & Karen Blisard, Burro Mtns., Wild Horse Canyon, Oct. 17, 2004



Ipomoea hederacea, detail of flower, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Pinos Altos, Aug. 16, 2008



Ipomoea hederacea, deeply lobed leaves, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Pinos Altos, Aug. 16, 2008



Ipomoea hederacea, abruptly elongate sepals and white corrolla tube, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Pinos Altos, Aug. 16, 2008


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