Ipomoea macrorhiza
Largeroot Morning Glory
Also known as: Batatas macrorhizus G.Don +6 more
- Batatas macrorhizus G.Don
- Ipomoea jalapa f. macrorhiza (Michx.) Matuda
- Ipomoea jalapa var. macrorhiza (Michx.) Ker Gawl.
- Ipomoea jalapa var. macrorhiza (Michx.) KerGawl.
- Ipomoea michauxii Sweet
- Modesta macrorhiza (Michx.) Raf.
- Tirtalia macrorhiza (Michx.) Raf.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Convolvulaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing tuberous geophyte.
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Indigenous to North America, Ipomoea macrorhiza (commonly known as Largeroot Morning-Glory) is a climbing plant belonging to the Convolvulaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina