Ipomoea coptica
Alamovine
Also known as: Convolvulus copticus L. +12 more
- Convolvulus copticus L.
- Convolvulus dissectus (Willd.) Spreng.
- Convolvulus multisecta Welw.
- Convolvulus stipulatus Desr.
- Convolvulus thonningii Schumach. & Thonn.
- Ipomoea coptica (L.) Roth ex Roem. & Schult.
- Ipomoea coptica var. malvifolia Hallier fil.
- Ipomoea dissecta var. malvifolia (Hallier fil.) Rendle
- Ipomoea multisecta Welw.
- Ipomoea thonningii (Schumach. & Thonn.) G.Don
- Ipomoea verrucosa Ortega
- Operculina coptica (L.) House
- Sanilum copticum (L.) Raf.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Convolvulaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Naturally occurring in Africa, Tropical Asia, and Australasia, Ipomoea coptica (commonly known as Alamovine) is an annual belonging to the Convolvulaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TROPICAL, AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia, East Tropical Africa, Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China, Macaronesia, Malesia, Northeast Tropical Africa, Papuasia, South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa, West Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa, Western Indian Ocean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Angola, Botswana, Burkina, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Provinces, Cape Verde, Caprivi Strip, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Ethiopia, Ghana, India, Kenya, KwaZulu-Natal, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaya, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Namibia, New Guinea, Niger, Nigeria, Northern Provinces, Northern Territory, Queensland, Senegal, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Uganda, Western Australia, Zambia, Zaïre, Zimbabwe
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)
Eritrea
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms