Ginger-Leaf Morning-Glory
Ipomoea asarifolia
- Native to:
- Angola, Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Burkina, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Chad, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, French Guiana, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guatemala, Guinea, Guyana, Honduras, India, Ivory Coast, Jamaica, Jawa, Laos, Lesser Sunda Is., Mali, Mauritania, Mexico, Mozambique, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Panamá, Paraguay, Peru, Senegal, Sri Lanka, Sudan-South Sudan, Thailand, Vietnam, Windward Is., Zambia
Letícia Gondim Lambert Moreira
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Convolvulaceae
- Genus:
- Ipomoea
- Species:
- Ipomoea asarifolia
- USDA Symbol:
- IPAS
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 50 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- pink, purple, white
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Wildlife Benefits
- Bees:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)
- Butterflies & Moths:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- commonly found in coastal areas and open fields
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Scarification or soaking seeds in warm water for 24 hours improves germination. Seeds germinate best at warm temperatures.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI