Author: | Wilhelm
Vatke, 1882 |
Family: |
CONVOLVULACEAE |
Origin: |
Kenya |
Soil: |
Rich - Mix |
Water:
|
Medium |
Sun: |
Medium |
Thickness: |
25
Centimetres |
Height: |
9 Metres |
Flower:
|
White |
Propagate: |
Seeds |
Names:
|
- |
Synonyms: |
- |
This member of the Convolvulaceae family was
given this name by Wilhelm Vatke in 1882. It is found in Kenya, growing in a
slightly rich and well
drained soil with some water and some sun. The caudex can grow
to 25 centimetres or more, the vines can reach nine metres. The
flowers are white.
The
generic name Ipomoea is derived from the Greek ἴψ, ἰπός;
íps, ipós,
meaning 'woodworm', and ὅμοιος; hómoios,
meaning 'resembling'. It referring to their twining habit. The species name means 'stony'. |