Ipomoea alba L.

Steve Hurst. Provided by ARS Systematic Botany and Mycology Laboratory. China, Wuchang.
Howard, R.A. Provided by Smithsonian Institution, Richard A. Howard Photograph Collection. United St
Howard, R.A. Provided by Smithsonian Institution, Richard A. Howard Photograph Collection. United St
©Pedro Acevedo-Rodriguez. Provided by Smithsonian Institution, Department of Botany. United States,
Carole Ritchie. Provided by ARS Systematic Botany and Mycology Laboratory. China, Wuchang.

Plant Details

Scientific Name: Ipomoea alba L.
Family Name: Convolvulaceae Juss. - Morning-glory family
Common Name: tropical white morning-glory
Symbol: IPAL
Group: Dicot
Rank: Species
Date Modified: Feb. 7, 2026, 3:54 a.m.

Duration

  • Annual

Growth Habits

  • Vine
  • Forb/herb

Synonyms

  • Calonyction aculeatum (L.) House
  • Ipomoea bona-nox L.

Wetland Ratings

AGCP AW CB EMP GP HI MW NCNE WMVC AK
FAC FACW FAC FAC FAC FAC

Species Range Map