Ipomoea alba
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Ipomoea alba

tropical white morning-glory
moonflower

  family convolvulaceae 
  genus ipomoea 

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Identification
Genus  Ipomoea Species  alba Variety  Cultivar  Common names  tropical white morning-glory   moonflower Family  CONVOLVULACEAE Specimen number  S11226 Data source  HtZn p129;Xeri p279
 
Life cycle
Life form  Terrestrial Life cycle  Annual Life span  1 year Annual cycle  Depends on climate Stature  Vine Growth form  Not applicable Growth habit  Various Overall height  8' - 10' Overall spread  1' - 1' 6"
 
Climate
Sunshine  Various Water  Moist Optimal soil texture  Sandy Acceptable soil pH  Neutral USDA hardiness  USDA zones 10a-11 AHS heat zones  Heat zones 12-01 Sunset climate zones  Not classified
 
Garden
Suitable for gardens  yes Nursery  Unknown Compost  no Size at acquisition  Unknown Garden location  Unknown Garden notes  This plant is often used on fences and trellises. This somewhat tender plant can only survive cold winter nights that dip to 30� Fahrenheit. Ipomoea alba needs summer days with high heat. The optimal soil texture for Tropical white morning-glory (also known as moonflower) is one that is sandy. It likes moist soils.
 
Special qualities
Tolerates drought  no Tolerates high humidity  no Tolerates seaside conditions  no Insect resistant  no Disease resistant  no Deer resistant  no Best uses  Fences and trellises Symbiosis  Attracts butterflies  no Attracts hummingbirds  no Autumn foliage  no Colorful berries  no Desirable qualities    Other interest    Other interest color  Other interest period   
 
Adverse factors
Common pests  Poisonous parts  Poisonous indications  Internal poison  no Dermatologic poison  no Livestock poison  no Mechanical injury  no Hay fever pollen    Hay fever season    Adverse qualities   
 
Herbal medicine
Medicinal properties  Medicinal parts  Has medicinal uses  no Do not self-administer  no Do no use if pregnant  no Legally restricted  no Toxicity precautions  Medicinal notes 
 
Traditional uses
Parts used  Traditional uses  Contemporary uses  Fragrance  fragrant flowers Fragrance parts  Flowers Fragrance intensity    Fragrance category    Dye parts  Dye color 
 
Cultivation
Propagule  Seed Pollination method    Planting style    Crop spacing    Row spacing    Cold frame  Planting period    Harvesting period    Frost tolerance  Tender Heat requirement  Warm Fertilizer  Typical Time to harvest 
 
Nutrition
Is edible  no Culinary uses  Nutritional value  Edible parts  Description of edible parts Flavor / texture 
 
Horticulture
Horticulture notes  It requires warm days for good production. Ipomoea alba is typically propagated by seed.
 
Herbarium
Tag needs printing  no Collection notes  Ipomoea alba has an annual life cycle. Flowers: Tropical white morning-glory (locally known in some parts as moonflower) has satin skinned shallow trumpet shaped flowers that open at night. The blossoms are typically of a white color.

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