Ipomoea alba Moonflower (Convolvulaceae) Evergreen perennial climber

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Ipomoea alba
Moonflower
Evergreen perennial climber
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The Ipomoea alba plant species is found in Pantropical. It is a member of the Convolvulaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Moonflower. Some home gardeners know the variety as Calonyction aculeatum. C. album.

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Latin Name:  Ipomoea alba
Common Name:  Moonflower
Family:  Convolvulaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  10   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Not known

Cultivation Notes: Requires a fertile well-drained loam in a warm sunny position[200]. This species is not hardy in the colder areas of the country, it tolerates temperatures down to between -5 and -10°c[200]. A short-lived perennial or biennial species[187]. A fast-growing climbing plant, it is best grown as a temporary screen in the garden or along the boundary edge[200]. A climbing plant, supporting itself by twining around the branches of other plants[219]. The aromatic flowers open of a night time[188].

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