Ipomoea obscura
species of plant
The Ipomoea obscura, commonly known as the obscure morning glory or the small white morning glory, is a species of the genus Ipomoea. It is an invasive species native to parts of Africa, Asia, and certain Pacific Islands. While the plant's seeds are toxic, the leaves can be used for many different medicinal purposes.
Etymology
The name Ipomoea comes from the Greek root íps, or ipós, meaning "woodworm", and the Greek adjective homoios,meaning "same as". Obscura comes from the Latin word obscurus, meaning obscure.
Description
The petals of Ipomoea obscura are white or pale yellow. They have darker midpetaline bands and a purple center. Its seeds can be black or brown, and they are 4–5 mm. When it is able to grow, it becomes a twining vine with a stem that grows 2 to 3 meters long.
Habitat
Ipomoea obscura perennial vine that is found in disturbed areas, cultivated fields, natural grasslands, shrublands, coastal areas, savanas, forest edges, and open fields.
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