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Cypressvine
Ipomoea quamoclit
L.
eye-poe-MEE-ah
QUAM-oh-clit
Convolvulaceae
Explanation
of name:
Generic name from Greek for worm and bindweed. Specific epithet from Greek,
translated as dwarf kidney bean (BA1)
Natural
range:
Mexico (WU1), escaped in Florida
Recognition:
A delicate annual vine with pinnately divided leaves. Flowers narrowly
funnel-shaped, about 1”-1.5” long, scarlet
Landscape
uses:
Fast-growing, summer-flowering, seed-grown novelty, colorful vine. Escaped
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Botanical |
English |
FL native |
Growth form
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Flowering season
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Typical dimensions
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Suggested spacing |
Cultural conditions
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Problems
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Ipomoea quamoclit |
Cypressvine |
Exotic, escaped (WU1) |
Annual Vine
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SU-FA
(WU1) |
Vine |
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SU
ME
(PBCC) |
Short-Lived
Escaped (WU1) |
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