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*Ipomoea aquatica Forsskål. Common name: Water-spinach, Kangkung. Phenology: Jan-Dec. Habitat: Disturbed wetlands. Distribution: Native of tropical Asia.

Origin/Endemic status: Paleotropics

Synonymy : = Fl6, FNA14, K4, Meso4.2, WH3, WI, Wood et al (2020b). Basionym: Ipomoea aquatica Forssk. 1775

Links to other floras: = Ipomoea aquatica - FNA14

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Wetland Indicator Status:

  • Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: OBL

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