Alamovine
Ipomoea coptica
- Native to:
- Angola, Australia, Botswana, Burkina, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Caprivi Strip, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, DR Congo, Ethiopia, Ghana, India, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaya, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Namibia, New Guinea, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Somalia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Sudan-South Sudan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Mark Marathon,Mark Marathon,Steve Hurst,Theodor Kotschy,Bombay Natural History Society
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Convolvulaceae
- Genus:
- Ipomoea
- Species:
- Ipomoea coptica
- USDA Symbol:
- IPCO4
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 300 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jul,aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- white, yellow
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- Native to arid regions, prefers dry conditions