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Ipomoea obscura (L.) Ker Gawl
| Family Name: | Convolvulaceae |
| Synonyms: | Convolvulus obscurus |
| Common Name: | Obscure Morning Glory, Wild Petunia, 小心叶薯 |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Climber, Herbaceous Plant |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Tropical and subtropical old world |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical, Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal |
| Local Conservation Status | Native to Singapore (Least Concern (LC)) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Twining vine with a climbing or creeping growth habit. |
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| Foliage | Heart-shaped leaves have entire leaf margins. Raised, palmate venation is interspersed with sunken veins, producing a quilt-like surface. |
| Flowers | Trumpet-shaped flowers are composed of 5 round lobes that are fused together. Each lobe is notched and longitudinally bisected by a thin, yellow, triangular band. The flowers have a drak red throat with white-tipped stamens. |
| Fruit | Light brown, dry fruits are approximately egg-shaped with a sharp-pointed apex. |
| Habitat | Occurs on rocky slopes near the seashore. Often found on untended land. |
| Cultivation | The leaves are sometimes attacked by the Morrill Lace Bug (Corythucha morrilli). |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage |
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| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Trellis / Arbour / Pergola |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils |
| Propagation Method | Seed |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
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Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Cream / Off-White |
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Others
| Master ID | 30896 |
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| Species ID | 5273 |
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