Ipomoea platensis

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Ipomoea platensis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Solanales
Family: Convolvulaceae
Genus: Ipomoea
Species:
I. platensis
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

  1. ^ de Vosjoli, Philippe (2004). Pachyforms: A Guide to Growing Pachycaul and Caudiciform Plants. Vista, California: Advanced Visions. p. 279. ISBN 9-780974-297118.