Ipomoea crepidiformis
Also known as: Ipomoea tanganyikensis Baker
- Ipomoea tanganyikensis Baker
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Convolvulaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or subshrub.
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Ipomoea crepidiformis is an annual or shrub belonging to the Convolvulaceae family. Originating in Africa, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. The genus Ipomoea is notably large, comprising more than 600 species. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, Northeast Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Somalia, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zaïre, Zimbabwe
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