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Ipomoea alba L.

Moonflower, moonvine

KingdomPlantaePlants, but not fungi, lichens, or algae
SubkingdomTracheobiontaVascular plants—plants with a “circulatory system” for delivering water and nutrients
DivisionMagnoliophytaFlowering plants, also known as angiosperms
ClassMagnoliopsidaDicotyledons—plants with two initial seed leaves
SubclassAsteridaeA large class that encompasses asters
OrderSolanalesPotatoes, eggplants, tomatoes, peppers, tobacco, petunias, sweet potatoes, morning glories, many others
FamilyConvolvulaceaeBindweed or morning glory family
GenusIpomoeaFrom Greek ips, “a worm,” and homoios, “like,” because of the twining vine
SpeciesalbaWhite

About plant names...

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:

The Missouri Botanical Garden

Weeds.brisbane.qld.gov.au

Ipomoea alba (moonflower, moonvine)

4/11/2015 · H. P. Williams Roadside Park, Everglades National Park, Florida · ≈ 6 × 8″ (14 × 20 cm)

Ipomoea alba (moonflower, moonvine)

4/13/2015 · Flamingo Campground, Everglades National Park, Florida · ≈ 15 × 10″ (37 × 25 cm)

Calonyction aculeatum (L.) House

Ipomoea bona-nox L.

 

Ipomoea alba description by Thomas H. Kent, last updated 10 Sep 2023.

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Ipomoea alba (moonflower, moonvine)

4/13/2015 · Flamingo Campground, Everglades National Park, Florida · ≈ 2 × 1′ (59 × 39 cm)

Ipomoea alba (moonflower, moonvine)

4/11/2015 · H. P. Williams Roadside Park, Everglades National Park, Florida · ≈ 15 × 10″ (37 × 25 cm)

Ipomoea alba (moonflower, moonvine)

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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