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Tropical white morning-glory

Ipomoea alba

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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).

🇸🇹 Sao Tome and Principe 🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe 🇳🇵 Nepal 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇹🇱 Timor-Leste 🇬🇶 Equatorial Guinea 🇸🇿 Eswatini 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇰🇪 Kenya 🇲🇼 Malawi 🇦🇴 Angola 🇨🇳 China 🇮🇳 India 🇯🇵 Japan 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇬🇹 Guatemala 🇭🇳 Honduras 🇼🇸 Samoa 🇹🇴 Tonga 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇰🇲 Comoros 🇨🇩 Congo (DRC) 🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇲🇬 Madagascar 🇫🇲 Micronesia

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (tumbuhan)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Solanales (Solanales)

Species

Ipomoea alba (Tropical white morning-glory)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Viviu

German Mondblüte

Portuguese batata-brava

Similar Species in Ipomoea

Brazilian morning-glory

Coastal Morning Glory

Ipomoea littoralis

Least Concern

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Ipomoea aristolochiifolia

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Tropical white morning-glory?

The scientific name of Tropical white morning-glory is Ipomoea alba. It belongs to the genus Ipomoea.

What is the conservation status of Tropical white morning-glory?

Tropical white morning-glory (Ipomoea alba) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Tropical white morning-glory live?

Tropical white morning-glory is found in Widely distributed across Africa (13 countries), Asia (6 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (5 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Angola, Australia, Brazil, China, Colombia, Comoros, Congo (DRC), Cuba, Equatorial Guinea, Eswatini.

What family does Tropical white morning-glory belong to?

Tropical white morning-glory (Ipomoea alba) belongs to the genus Ipomoea, which is part of the taxonomic family Convolvulaceae.

Is Tropical white morning-glory endangered?

No, Tropical white morning-glory (Ipomoea alba) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Tropical white morning-glory belong to?

Tropical white morning-glory (Ipomoea alba) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (tumbuhan).

What are the closest relatives of Tropical white morning-glory?

The closest relatives of Tropical white morning-glory in the genus Ipomoea include kangkong, Beach moonflower, Beach Morning Glory, Aristolochia-leaved morning-glory, Brazilian morning-glory.