Calonyction aculeatum (L.) House
Ipomoea bona-nox L.
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Ipomoea alba L. Moonflower, moonvine
Moonflower is native to Central and South America, to Florida, and to other tropical regions worldwide. Plants: Vines are 10-15′ high ⨉ 3-6′ around (3-4.6 m ⨉ 91-182 cm). Vines sometimes have small projections. In tropical climates they can grow much larger. They are vigorous growers and can overtake gardens. Leaves: Broad, usually cordate, sharp-tipped, and alternate. The deep-green leaves are 4-8″ (10-20 cm) long. Flowers: White, fragrant, trumpet-shaped, up to 6″ (15 cm) around. They appear from July to October. Flowers open in the evening and remain open until noon the next day. Fruits: Capsules are ¾-1″ (2-3 cm) long. When mature, they split open to release four hairless, whitish-coloured, seeds about ⅜″ (1 cm) long. Online References:
4/11/2015 · H. P. Williams Roadside Park, Everglades National Park, Florida · ≈ 6 × 8″ (14 × 20 cm)
4/13/2015 · Flamingo Campground, Everglades National Park, Florida · ≈ 15 × 10″ (37 × 25 cm) Ipomoea alba description by Thomas H. Kent, last updated 10 Sep 2023.
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4/13/2015 · Flamingo Campground, Everglades National Park, Florida · ≈ 2 × 1′ (59 × 39 cm)
4/11/2015 · H. P. Williams Roadside Park, Everglades National Park, Florida · ≈ 15 × 10″ (37 × 25 cm)
4/11/2015 · H. P. Williams Roadside Park, Everglades National Park, Florida · ≈ 15 × 10″ (37 × 25 cm) Range: Zones 10-12:
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