Ipomoea (weeds)
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Ipomoea (weeds) L., 1753 - (morning glory)
This a large genus of tropical and subtropical plants with more than 500 species. Many species are climbing plants and several are cultivated for their tubers or leaves or grown as ornamentals. Various species are important weeds like ivyleaf morningglory, Ipomoea hederacea, and pitted morningglory, Ipomoea lacunosa which are both common weeds in North America on crops like cotton, soybean or maize.
The leaves are entire or lobed and the flowers are funnel-shaped, composed of 5 fused petals. The fruits are spherical or egg-shaped capsules which usually contain 4 seeds. The name of the genus is derived from the Greek words ἴψ (íps) = woodworm and ὅμοιος (hómoios) = resembling. The English name "morning glory" refers to the flowers often opening during the morning.
Currently, the following weed species have been entered into the system:
