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| Identification |
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Genus
Ipomoea
Species
alba
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
tropical white morning-glory
moonflower
Family
CONVOLVULACEAE
Specimen number
S11226
Data source
HtZn p129;Xeri p279
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| Life cycle |
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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"
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| Climate |
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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
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| Garden |
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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.
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| Special qualities |
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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
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| Adverse factors |
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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
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| Herbal medicine |
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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
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
fragrant flowers
Fragrance parts
Flowers
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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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
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
It requires warm days for good production. Ipomoea alba is typically propagated by seed.
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| Herbarium |
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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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