Ipomoea indica

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Ipomoea indica
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Solanales Family: Convolvulaceae Genus: Ipomoea Species: I. indica (Burm.f.) Merr.
Binomial name
Ipomoea indica
Synonyms
Ipomoea acuminata (Vahl) Roem. & Schult.[1] Ipomoea cathartica Poir. Ipomoea congesta R.Br. Ipomoea indica var. acuminata (Vahl) Fosberg Ipomoea learii Lindl.[2] Ipomoea mutablilis Lindl. Pharbitis cathartica (Poir.) Choisy

Ipomoea indica is a species of morning glory known by several common names, including oceanblue morning glory, blue morning glory, koali awa, and blue dawn flower. It is a tender perennial vine native to Hawaii and the New World tropics, but it can be found throughout the tropical and warm areas of the world as an introduced species. It has become an invasive species in both Australia and New Zealand. It is cultivated in gardens and greenhouses for its large blue flowers.

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[edit] External links

• HEAR Photo Gallery
• Ipomoea indica in Topwalks
• Mitchell, B. (2004). Plant of the Month, June '04: Ipomoea indica. Accessed 20 May 2007
• TSN 30775. Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Accessed 20 May 2007

[edit] See also

• Media related to Ipomoea indica from the Wikimedia Commons.