Ipomoea porphyrea
Also known as: Turbina bracteata Deroin
- Turbina bracteata Deroin
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Convolvulaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Ipomoea porphyrea is a shrub or tree belonging to the Convolvulaceae family. Originating in Africa, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Ipomoea, which contains over 600 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Western Indian Ocean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Madagascar