Kingdom Plantae Family Convolvulaceae Scientific name Ipomoea indica Rank Species | Order Solanales Genus Ipomoea Higher classification Ipomoea | |
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Similar Ipomoea, Convolvulaceae, Ipomoea cairica, Ipomoea purpurea, Ipomoea tricolor | ||
Ipomoea indica blue dawn flower morning glory
Ipomoea indica is a species of flowering plant in the family Convolvulaceae, known by several common names, including blue morning glory, oceanblue morning glory, koali awa, and blue dawn flower.
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Ipomoea indica blue dawn flower morning glory
Description
Ipomoea indica is a vigorous tender perennial vine native to tropical habitats throughout the world. It bears heart-shaped or 3-lobed leaves and rich purple funnel-shaped flowers 6–8 cm (2–3 in) in diameter, from spring to autumn. As it does not tolerate temperatures below 7 °C (45 °F), in temperate regions it is grown under glass.
The Latin specific epithet indica means from India, or the East Indies or China.
This plant has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
Invasive species
It has become a noxious weed and invasive species in Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, California and Portugal. It can grow as a separate plant if snapped during attempted removal process.
In New Zealand, it is classed as an unwanted organism under the Biosecurity Act 1993 and it is therefore illegal to sell, propagate and distribute the plant. It is listed on the National Pest Plant Accord.
