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Beach moonflower

Ipomoea violacea

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The Beach moonflower (Ipomoea violacea) is a species in the genus Ipomoea. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (Guinea), Asia (Taiwan), Europe (Slovakia), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (6 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇲🇭 Marshall Islands 🇫🇲 Micronesia 🇵🇼 Palau 🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea 🇸🇰 Slovakia 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇹🇴 Tonga 🇹🇻 Tuvalu 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Solanales (Solanales)

Species

Ipomoea violacea (Beach moonflower)

Similar Species in Ipomoea

Aristolochia-leaved morning-glory

Ipomoea aristolochiifolia

Brazilian morning-glory

Coastal Morning Glory

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Beach moonflower?

The scientific name of Beach moonflower is Ipomoea violacea. It belongs to the genus Ipomoea.

Where does Beach moonflower live?

Beach moonflower is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Guinea), Asia (Taiwan), Europe (Slovakia), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (6 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Guinea, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Slovakia, Taiwan, Tonga.

What family does Beach moonflower belong to?

Beach moonflower (Ipomoea violacea) belongs to the genus Ipomoea, which is part of the taxonomic family Convolvulaceae.

What kingdom does Beach moonflower belong to?

Beach moonflower (Ipomoea violacea) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Beach moonflower?

The closest relatives of Beach moonflower in the genus Ipomoea include Aiea Morning Glory, Aristolochia-leaved morning-glory, Beach Morning Glory, Blue Dawn Flower, Brazilian morning-glory.