Ipomoea alba Linnaeus. Moonflower, Tropical Morning-glory. Phen: Sep-May (-Apr). Hab: Hammocks, marsh edges, disturbed areas. Dist: Ne. FL south to s. FL; Mexico south through Central America to Argentina; West Indies. Whether or not Ipomoea alba is native or introduced in our region is unclear.
Origin/Endemic status: Native
Synonymy: = Bah, Fl6, FNA14, K3, K4, Meso4.2, Mex, Tx, WH3, Wood et al (2020b); = Calonyction aculeatum (L.) House – S; = Convolvulus aculeatus L.
Wetland Indicator Status:
- Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FAC
- Great Plains: FAC
- Midwest: FAC
Heliophily: 9
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