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Operculina ventricosa

St. Thomas Lidpod
Also known as: Ipomoea demerariana Choisy +3 more
  • Ipomoea demerariana Choisy
  • Ipomoea saundersiana Baker
  • Operculina tansaensis Santapau & Patel
  • Operculina turpethum var. ventricosa (Bertero) Staples & D.F.Austin
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Convolvulaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing herbaceous tree.

Indigenous to South America, Operculina ventricosa (commonly known as St. Thomas Lidpod) is a climbing plant belonging to the Convolvulaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in wet tropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Leeward Is., Windward Is.

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Caroline Is., Cook Is., Dominican Republic, Guyana, Haiti, India, Jamaica, Marianas, Netherlands Antilles, New Caledonia, New Guinea, Puerto Rico, Samoa, Surinam, Vanuatu

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