Beach Morning Glory vs Tropical white morning-glory
Ipomoea pes-caprae compared with Ipomoea alba
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Beach Morning Glory | Tropical white morning-glory |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Plantae (tumbuhan) | Plantae (tumbuhan) |
| Phylum same | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class same | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order same | Solanales (Solanales) | Solanales (Solanales) |
| Family same | Convolvulaceae | Convolvulaceae |
| Genus same | Ipomoea | Ipomoea |
| Species | Ipomoea pes-caprae | Ipomoea alba |
Evolutionary Relationship
Beach Morning Glory and Tropical white morning-glory share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Ipomoea.
Conservation Status
Beach Morning Glory
LC — Least ConcernTropical white morning-glory
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Beach Morning Glory | Tropical white morning-glory |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Beach Morning Glory
Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests and deserts and xeric shrublands spanning the Oceanian and Palearctic realms.
Widely distributed across Africa (Guinea, South Africa), Asia (Israel), Europe (Spain), Oceania and the Pacific (Marshall Islands, Tonga), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).
Tropical white morning-glory
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Widely distributed across Africa (13 countries), Asia (6 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (5 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).
Beach Morning Glory
The Beach Morning Glory (Ipomoea pes-caprae) is a species in the genus Ipomoea. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests and deserts and xeric shrublands spanning the Oceanian and Palearctic realms.
Tropical white morning-glory
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 5 countries:
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