Ipomoea cairica
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| Ipomoea cairica | |
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| Photo by Craig Huegel, Atlas of Florida Vascular Plants | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Division: | Magnoliophyta - Flowering plants |
| Class: | Magnoliopsida - Dicotyledons |
| Order: | Solanales |
| Family: | Convolvulaceae |
| Genus: | Ipomoea |
| Species: | I. cairica |
| Binomial name | |
| Ipomoea cairica (L.) Sweet | |
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| Natural range of Ipomoea cairica from USDA NRCS Plants Database. | |
Common names: Mile-a-minute vine, Cairo morningglory
Contents
Taxonomic notes
Description
Distribution
Ecology
Phenology
It has been observed flowering in May.[1]
Pollination
The following Hymenoptera families and species were observed visiting flowers of Ipomoea cairica at Archbold Biological Station:[2]
Halictidae: Agapostemon splendens, Augochlora pura
Megachilidae: Megachile georgica
Conservation and Management
Cultivation and restoration
Photo Gallery
Vine and flowers of Ipomoea cairica Photo by Betty Wargo, Atlas of Florida Vascular Plants
References and notes
- ↑ Nelson, G. PanFlora: Plant data for the eastern United States with emphasis on the Southeastern Coastal Plains, Florida, and the Florida Panhandle. www.gilnelson.com/PanFlora/ Accessed: 12 DEC 2016
- ↑ Deyrup, M.A. and N.D. 2015. Database of observations of Hymenoptera visitations to flowers of plants on Archbold Biological Station, Florida, USA.
