Texas Wildbuds
Ipomoea imperati
(Beach Morning-glory)
Ipomoea imperati, Mustang Island State Park, Nueces Co. 6767
Ipomoea imperati, Mustang Island State Park, Nueces Co. 6742
Ipomoea imperati, Mustang Island State Park, Nueces Co. 6763
Ipomoea imperati, Mustang Island State Park, Nueces Co. 6752
Ipomoea imperati, Mustang Island State Park, Nueces Co. 6757
Ipomoea imperati, Mustang Island State Park, Nueces Co. 6770
| Scientific Name | Ipomoea imperati (Ipomoea stolonifera) | USDA PLANTS Symbol | IPIM |
| Common Name | Beach Morning-glory | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 503178 |
| Family | Convolvulaceae (Morning Glory) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description | Habitat: Beaches and dunes along the Gulf Coast. Plant: Perennial non-twining vine with prostrate stems that root at leaf nodes; stems can reach 20+ ft. in length. Leaves: Fleshy blades are variable in shape, from linear to oblong-ovate, rounded or deeply notched at tip, cordate or truncate bases, to having 3 to 7 deep and unequal lobes and folded; 3/4 to 1-5/8-inches long and 3/8 to 1-5/8 inches wide; surfaces are smooth. Inflorescence: Large trumpet-shaped flowers 2-1/2 inches wide and 2-3/4 inches long; corolla is white with yellowish center. Bloom Period: April to November. References: “Wildflowers of Texas” by Michael Eason and Flora of North America and I. stolonifera in "Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas" by Correll and Johnston. Note: Biota of North America lists I. imperati as an invasive weed in Texas (see map on right); however, it is not listed as such on the Texas Invasives nor USDA Plants websites. |
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Texas Status: Native |
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