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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