Ipomoea triloba

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Ipomoea triloba
Ipomoea triloba BM.jpg
Photo by John B
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta - Flowering plants
Class: Magnoliopsida - Dicots
Order: Solanales
Family: Convolvulaceae
Genus: Ipomoea
Species: I. triloba
Binomial name
Ipomoea triloba
L.
IPOM TRIL DIST.JPG
Natural range of Ipomoea triloba from USDA NRCS Plants Database.

Taxonomic Notes

Synonyms: none.

Varieties: none.

Description

I. triloba is a perennial forb or vine. It belongs to the Covolvulaceae family. This species is not native to the continental United States [1].

Distribution

I. triloba is not native to the continental United States, and it has been introduced to California and Florida [1].

Ecology

Habitat

This species can be found in "hammocks, sand dunes, disturbed areas" [2].


Conservation and Management

This species is considered a Restricted Noxious Weed in Arizona and a Noxious Weed in Florida and Arkansas. It is considered a Plant Pest in South Carolina and a U.S. weed [1].

Cultivation and restoration

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References and notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 USDA Plants Database URL: https://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=IPTR2
  2. Weakley, A. S. (2015). Flora of the Southern and Mid-Atlantic States. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Herbarium.