Flowering occurs throughout the year but is most abundant during spring, summer and autumn. While every care is taken to ensure the accuracy of this information, DEEDI does not invite reliance upon it, nor accept responsibility for any loss or damage caused by actions based on it. Perennial climber, with large funnel-shaped blue flowers. Recorded from CYP. Ipomoea indica is very similar to Ipomoea cairica (coastal morning glory), Ipomoea purpurea (common morning glory) and Ipomoea hederacea (ivy-leaved morning glory). the leaf margins vary from entire to shallowly or deeply three-lobed). Leaf blades about 3-12 x 2.5-12 cm, petioles about 1-13 cm long. Scientific name : Ipomoea indica (Burm.) Ipomoea indica (Blue Dawn Flower) - This is a tropical evergreen vine with lush velvety lobed leaves that can quickly cover a large area with stems rooting as they touch the ground. There is a gradual change in appearance of the leaves from the base (or near the base) of the plant to those from further up on the stem, with leaves progressively changing as one moves higher on the stem (often becoming shorter, or less toothed/lobed, and/or with shorter petioles). This species may have medicinal properties. 445. It was also recently listed as a priority environmental weed in at least one Natural Resource Management region. Habit: Ipomoea indica grows as an herbaceous perennial vine that becomes woody at its base. (7-10 cm). Lateral veins about 7 or 8 on each side of the midrib. acute apices). A long-lived (i.e. Corolla trumpet-shaped, about 45-50 x 50-60 mm, mauve to bluish-mauve in the upper portion while the tube is white or cream. pan-tropical). Beautiful bell-shaped to tubular flowers appear in summer and autumn in colours ranging from purple through red to blue, white, or yellow. It is native to the southeastern United States. Check our website at www.biosecurity.qld.gov.au retrorse) hairs when young and they occasionally also exude a white milky sap when broken. Merrill, E.D. Leaves. Flowers: Trumpet/funnel shaped flowers 50-80mm diameter; Purplish-blue (Blue), mauve to pale pink/red/white (Coastal). These restrictions may prevent the use of one or more of the methods referred to, depending on individual circumstances. Ipomoea yellow vein virus (IYVV) Genus Begomovirus was first found infecting Ipomoea indica plants showing yellow vein symptoms in Spain (Banks et al., 1999) and Italy (Briddon et al., 2005), then found infecting cultivated sweetpotato plants. Copyright © 2016. Blue morning glory (Ipomoea indica) is a significant environmental weed in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, and an environmental weed in South Australia and Western Australia. NVS maintains a standard set of species code abbreviations that correspond to standard scientific plant names from the Ngä Tipu o Aotearoa - New Zealand Plants database. Spreng.Convolvulus indicus Burm.Ipomoea acuminata (Vahl) Roem. Habit, leaves and flowers. The mobile application of Environmental Weeds of Australia is available from the Google Play Store and Apple iTunes. (Convolvulaceae) – Bell vine). Its alternately arranged leaves (5-18 cm long and 3.5-16 cm wide) are either heart-shaped or three-lobed. Stem fragments are commonly spread by water, animals and in dumped garden waste. They range from heart-shaped (i.e. Pilose perennial with twining stems; leaves broadly ovate, entire or 3-lobed, 4-17 x 3.5-15 cm, acuminate, acute, base cordate. The leaves are variable in shape, from ‘heart-shaped’ to three- lobed (i.e. Staminal filaments about 35-40 mm long. In order to produce seeds, the indica flower must receive pollen from an unrelated Ipomoea indica plant. The complete, perfect, actinomorphic flowers are arranged cymes or are solitary. Ovary 3-locular with 2 ovules in each locule. This print is derived from an original illustration by Sydney Parkinson. Calyx lobes (sepals) lanceolate, about 25-30 x 5-12 mm. The fruit are globular papery capsules (about 10 mm across) containing four to six dark brown or black coloured seeds. Herb. This plant reproduces vegetatively via rooting stems and can sometimes also produce seed (overseas only). Probably native to the tropics of Central and South America, and possibly also native to south-eastern Asia (i.e. A specimen of this plant was collected by Banks and Solander between June and August 1770. Ipomoea indicais a vigorous, rapidly growing, perennial vine climbing up to 12 m in trees or spreading across the ground. I. cairica has hairl… The fruit is a capsule and usually contains 4–6 seeds.. Major species. its large funnel-shaped flowers (5-10 cm long and 7-10 cm across) are blue or bluish-purple in colour with pale pinkish centres. Flowers borne in a densely packed panicle on a peduncle about 10-20 cm long. Re: Killing Blue Morning Glory (Ipomoea indica) with Dicamba M....hopefully « Reply #1 on: May 04, 2017, 06:24:12 AM » I wasn't sure if I could post pictures yet (as I am a new member), but it seems to have worked. (1917) An Interpretation of Rumphius's Herbarium Amboinense : 445. These species can be distinguished by the following differences: Fact sheets are available from Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation (DEEDI) service centres and our Customer Service Centre (telephone 13 25 23). Altitudinal range in northern Australia from near sea level to 900 m. Usually grows as a weed of waste places but also occurs on rain forest margins. Ipomoea indica is a species of flowering plant in the family Convolvulaceae, known by several common names, including blue morning glory, oceanblue morning glory, koali awa, and blue dawn flower. All rights reserved. 1917. see more; Family Convolvulaceae . Common Names: Morning Glory, Messina Creeper, Cypress Vine, Moonflower, Moon Vine, Sweet Potato, Water Spinach, Swamp Cabbage. Ipomoea Growing and Care Guide. Copyright CSIRO. Ipomoea indica is a perennial climbing plant with slender stems that scramble over the ground and twine into the surrounding vegetation. cordate) or three-lobed leaves. Basionym: Convolvulus indicus Burman 1855. The leaf margins are entire and there is an acuminate leaf apex. Native: Tropics and sub-tropics. Br.) Citation: IPOMOEA INDICA (Burman) Merrill, Interpr. they are sometimes prostrate). I. indica has hairy (pubescent) younger stems and heart-shaped (cordate) or three-lobed leaves. Common in eastern Queensland and the coastal districts of eastern New South Wales. Search tags Creepers and Climbers Ground covers and perennials. these flowers have long and narrow sepals (14-22 mm long) and are borne in clusters of two to twelve in the leaf forks. On Kure, it is common in the central plain and makes a lovely groundcover. Its flowers are relatively large (7-10 cm across), its sepals are long and thin (14-22 mm long), and it does not produce viable seeds (capsules are generally not seen). large infestation (Photo: Land Protection, QDNRW), habit growing on a fence (Photo: Sheldon Navie), leaves and bluish flowers (Photo: Sheldon Navie), leaves and purplish flowers (Photo: Sheldon Navie), close-up of stem, with adventitious roots beginning to form, and leaf stalk (Photo: Sheldon Navie), close-up of leaf underside (Photo: Sheldon Navie), close-up of hairy young shoot (Photo: Sheldon Navie), close-up of flower with paler centre (Photo: Sheldon Navie), flower from side-on, showing paler floral tube with long and narrow sepals (Photo: Sheldon Navie), the similar ivy-leaf morning glory (Ipomoea hederacea) has smaller flowers and strongly curved sepals (Photo: Sheldon Navie), Convolvulus acuminatus VahlConvolvulus congestus (R. The alternately arranged leaves (5-18 cm long and 3.5-16 cm wide) are borne on stalks (i.e. No seed set in Ipomoea indica. The stems usually develop a twining habit although they occasionally spread across the ground (i.e. Award-winning Ipomoea indica (Blue Morning Glory) is a vigorous twining evergreen vine with lush, velvety, heart-shaped leaves and attractive clusters of trumpet-shaped flowers, 3-4 in. These stems are fairly densely covered in spreading or backwards-curved (i.e. This species is declared under legislation in the following states and territories: For information on the management of this species see the following resources: Blue morning glory (Ipomoea indica) is very similar to coastal morning glory (Ipomoea cairica), common morning glory (Ipomoea purpurea) and ivy-leaved morning glory (Ipomoea hederacea). & Schult.Ipomoea cataractae Endl.Ipomoea congesta R. Br.Ipomoea insularis (Choisy) Steud.Ipomoea leari PaxtonIpomoea learii PaxtonPharbitis insularis Choisy, blue dawn flower, blue dawn-flower, blue dawnflower, blue morning glory, blue morning-glory, blue morningglory, common morning glory, convolvulus, dunny creeper, Lear's morning glory, morning glory, ocean blue morningglory, oceanblue morning glory, oceanblue morning-glory, oceanblue morningglory, purple morning glory, purple morningglory. its large funnel-shaped flowers (5-10 cm long and 7-10 cm across) are blue or bluish-purple in colour with pale pinkish centres. Its flowers are relatively large (7-10 cm across), its sepals are long and thin (14-22 mm long), soft-pilose or … Ipomoea indica is a problem weed in Europe, southern Africa, and Oceania (congeneric WRA: Weed Risk Assessment for Ipomoea biflora (L.) Pers. ... Field bindweed has arrow shaped leaves and white-pale pink flowers. Positive: On Jun 11, 2013, Reynardine from Lake Helen, FL wrote: Distinctive heart-shaped, 3-lobed leaves, purple tubular flowers all year round. Both leaf surfaces are softly hairy, the undersides more so. Flowers borne in a densely packed panicle on a peduncle about 10-20 cm long. An introduced species with a pantropic distribution, now naturalised in NEQ, CEQ and southwards as far as coastal central New South Wales. Inner sepals narrower than the outer. 2. The control methods referred to in this fact sheet should be used in accordance with the restrictions (federal and state legislation, and local government laws) directly or indirectly related to each control method. Both the upper and lower leaf blade surfaces, petioles and twigs clothed in pale prostrate hairs. Pedicels about 10-15 mm long, each with a leafy bract about 20-30 x 5 mm. Also a weed of summer crops, plantations, open woodlands, disturbed sites and waste areas. This could be I. indica, but only lateral close up of flower showing showing calyx should help. The leaves are large, broadly heart-shaped, and have a pointed tip. This species inhabits wetter tropical, sub-tropical and temperate regions. Spring-Autumn. Blue Morning Glory; Common Morning Glory; Tall Morning-glory; Oceanblue Morning-glory; Blue Dawn Flower; Perennial Morning Glory; Purple-Flowered Bell Vine; Vine, Purple-Flowered Bell; Purple-Flowered Morning glory. pubescent) younger stems and heart-shaped (i.e. These speciescan be distinguished by the following differences: 1. Name – Ipomoea indica Family – Convolvulaceae Type – climbing vine, annual Height – 10 to 20 feet (3 to 6 meters) Exposure – full sun Soil – rich enough Foliage – deciduous Flowering – June to November. a showy twining climber or scrambling plant with hairy stems. Anthers about 5 mm long. The funnel-shaped (i.e. The complete nucleotide sequence (AJ132548) confirmed its begomovirus nature. Amboin. Leaves with lamina broad-ovate, 4–17 cm long, 3–15 cm wide, apex acuminate, base cordate, margins entire to deeply 3-lobed, upper surface with short appressed hairs, lower surface silky-tomentose; petiole 3–13 cm long. Stigma 3-lobed. Coastal: Light green; hairless, 5-7 -lobed, star shaped leaves to 90mm long. Ipomoea tricolor I think has mostly entire leaves. Naturalised overseas in southern Europe, southern Africa, New Zealand, southern USA and on several Pacific islands. The National Vegetation Survey (NVS) Databank is a physical archive and electronic databank containing records of over 94,000 vegetation survey plots - including data from over 19,000 permanent plots. pubescent) younger stems and heart-shaped or three-lobed leaves. Ipomoea indica (blue morning glory) is a vine (family Convolvulaceae) with blue-purple flowers and lobed to oval-shaped leaves found in the San Francisco Bay area and the central and south coast ranges of California. Members of the genus Ipomoea usually have simple leaves, the margins of which may be entire, lobed, or divided, depending on the species.The trumpet- or funnel-shaped flowers are commonly borne in the axils of the leaves and are variable in size and colour. its alternately arranged leaves (5-18 cm long and 3.5-16 cm wide) are either heart-shaped or three-lobed. Lateral veins about 7 or 8 on each side of the midrib. this species does not produce viable seed in Australia, and fruiting capsules are rarely seen here. Flowers. Its large funnel-shaped flowers (5-10 cm long and 7-10 cm across) are blue or bluish-purple in colour with pale pinkish centres. to ensure you have the latest version of this fact sheet. Stamens attached to the lowermost one third of the tube. tubular) flowers are bright blue or bluish-purple in colour with a paler pink or whitish-pink central tube. Ipomoea indica, Ipomoea muricata or Ipomoea … Western Australia: Unassessed - this species is declared in other states or territories and is prohibited until assessed via a weed risk assessment (throughout the entire state). Ipomoea indica is a very cute climbing vine with abundant and spectacular blooms. Morning Glory is most easily recognised by its large bluish-purple bell-shaped flowers seen from spring through summer and autumn. These large flowers (5-10 cm long and 7-10 cm across) are borne in clusters of two to twelve in the leaf forks (i.e. perennial) twining climber growing up to 15 m high, but sometimes scrambling over low vegetation or creeping along the ground. Style about 13-15 mm long. It is a vigorous, tender perennial vine native to tropical habitats throughout the world. Its flowers are relatively large (7-10 cm across), its sepals are long and thin (14-22 mm long), and it does not produce viable seeds (capsulesare generally not seen). Both the upper and lower leaf blade surfaces, petioles and twigs clothed in pale prostrate hairs. They may also be dispersed by slashers, movers and other vehicles. Many perennial species have reproductive incompatibility with individuals of their species that are closely related to them, and require outcrossing in order to produce seeds. Opening bright blue in the morning, the blossoms fade to pinkish purple by late afternoon before closing. The fast-spreading convolvulaceae member in Bangalore could be any of the 3 species viz. A slender vine not exceeding a stem diameter of 2 cm. Like Ipomoea tricolor but generally has smaller leaves and flowers. Growing Region: Zones 3 to 10. It favors riparian and bottomland habitat. On related species, the flowers may be white or pink. cordate) to obviously three-lobed and have pointed tips (i.e. Invasive in Australia, New Zealand, China, Taiwan, and tropical islands throughout the world (PIER). Blue morning glory (Ipomoea indica) has been widely cultivated as a garden ornamental, and can still often be seen growing in gardens in coastal districts. herbaceous twining perennial,Bright green, sparsely hairy, heart-shaped leaves,Purplish-blue, reddish, magenta or white funnel-shaped flowers Invasive Species South Africa - Protecting Biodiversity from Invasion - Morning glory | Ipomoea indica Leaf blades about 3-12 x 2.5-12 cm, petioles about 1-13 cm long. However, capsules are rarely produced and viable seed is not set in Australia. Blooms in summer. Also naturalised in south-western and western Western Australia, in south-eastern South Australia, in southern Victoria, on Lord Howe Island and on Norfolk Island. Rapid growth to 30 40 feet Medium green leaves are broadly oval and pointed, three lobed or unlobed. It is particularly common in suburban gullies, gardens, along roadsides and waterways and in disturbed rainforest. Stems will often root at the nodes when growing on the ground[ 310 Ipomoea indica. Ipomoea Indica - Morning Glory ... Leaves are large and heart-shaped or lobed. Family: Convolvulaceae Origin: Pan tropical General description. Swedish naturalist Daniel Solander published little in his lifetime. They have five long and narrow sepals (14-22 mm long). The leaves are variable and can be lobed or unlobed. Ipomoea indica is very similar to Ipomoea cairica, Ipomoea purpurea and Ipomoea hederacea. Fruit: Ipomoea cairica: 4-valved brown capsule containing 4-6 seeds, which have parachute-like attachments. Ovary about 1-1.5 x 1-1.5 mm, surrounded by a cream disk about 1 mm high. Important Ipomoea facts. petioles) 2-18 cm long. axils). Tall growing, twining creeper. The leaves are arranged alternately to 10 cm in length, ovate (often with 3 lobes), with a cordate leaf base. A plate depicting blue morning glory (Ipomoea indica) from Banks' Florilegium. Life Cycle: Half hardy annual.Half hardy perennial commonly grown as a half hardy annual by gardeners. RPMS status. blue morning glory (Ipomoea indica) has hairy (i.e. These species can be distinguished by the following differences (Austin, 1986; Queensland Government, 2017): I. indica has hairy (i.e. Description: Perennial with twining stems, ± pilose. In the late spring to fall, the three inch wide flowers open to a vibrant blue purple in the morning and lighten through the day to a violet blue and then a dark pink. Identic Pty Ltd. Special edition of Environmental Weeds of Australia for Biosecurity Queensland. Ipomoea indica, called koaliʻawa, is the more common of the two morning-glory species native to Kure Atoll. CC-BY Australian Tropical Herbarium unless otherwise indicated in the images. Height: 80 to 240 inches (200 to 600 cm). (http://squid2.laughingsquid.net/hosts/herbweb.com /herbage/A13928.htm). 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