Ipomoea aculeata
Ipomoea aculeata
- Native to:
- Andaman Is. | Australia | Bangladesh | Cambodia | Hainan | India | Jawa | Laos | Lesser Sunda Is. | Myanmar | Philippines | Sumatera | Thailand | Vietnam
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Convolvulaceae
- Genus:
- Ipomoea
- Species:
- Ipomoea aculeata
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Vine
- Height:
- 600 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- white
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies, birds
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Source: deepseek-v4-flash
Propagation & Germination
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Seeds benefit from scarification (nicking or soaking in hot water) to break the hard seed coat before sowing.
Source: deepseek-v4-flash