Ipomoea longituba
Also known as: Pentacrostigma nyctanthum K.Afzel.
- Pentacrostigma nyctanthum K.Afzel.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Convolvulaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tuberous geophyte.
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Found natively in Africa, Ipomoea longituba is a tuberous plant belonging to the Convolvulaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, Western Indian Ocean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Kenya, Madagascar, Tanzania, Uganda