Beach Morning Glory vs Saltmarsh Morning Glory
Ipomoea pes-caprae compared with Ipomoea sagittata
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Beach Morning Glory | Saltmarsh Morning Glory |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Plantae (植物) | Plantae (植物) |
| Phylum same | Magnoliophyta (木兰植物门) | Magnoliophyta (木兰植物门) |
| Class same | Magnoliopsida (木兰纲) | Magnoliopsida (木兰纲) |
| Order same | Solanales (茄目) | Solanales (茄目) |
| Family same | Convolvulaceae | Convolvulaceae |
| Genus same | Ipomoea | Ipomoea |
| Species | Ipomoea pes-caprae | Ipomoea sagittata |
Evolutionary Relationship
Beach Morning Glory and Saltmarsh Morning Glory share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Ipomoea.
Conservation Status
Beach Morning Glory
LC — Least ConcernSaltmarsh Morning Glory
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Beach Morning Glory | Saltmarsh 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).
Saltmarsh Morning Glory
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Distributed across France, Portugal, and Spain.
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.
Saltmarsh Morning Glory
No description available.
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