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Ipomoea cordatotriloba var. cordatotriloba
Ipomoea cordatotriloba Dennst. var. cordatotriloba
Tievine, Sharp-pod Morning Glory, Purple Bindweed, Tie Vine
Convolvulaceae (Morning-Glory Family)
Synonym(s): Convolvulus carolinus, Ipomoea carolina, Ipomoea caroliniana, Ipomoea trichocarpa
USDA Symbol: IPCOC2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
This funnel-shaped flower is orchid with a deep purple center, 1 - 1 1/2 inches across and about the same length. The flower has obvious lines that divide it into 5 sections, and within each of these sections is a lighter purple triangle, the 5 forming a star within the flower. It has 2 kinds of leaves: one divided into 3 sections, the other undivided; and the leaf stems are as long as the leaves. This attractive morning glory has trailing stems that grow to 15 feet long or more (Loughmiller and Loughmiller).
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Vine
Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Stems trailing to climbing, up to about 15 feet long.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Pink , PurpleBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov , Dec
Distribution
USA: AL , AR , FL , GA , LA , MS , NC , SC , TXNative Habitat: Various soils, disturbed ground. throughout Texas except for the Panhandle and far west.
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: Part ShadeConditions Comments: Rampant and agressive grower that can be troublesome in a garden setting.
Benefit
Fragrant Flowers: yesAttracts: Birds
Deer Resistant: High
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - Austin, TX
Brackenridge Field Laboratory - Austin, TX
Stengl Biological Research Station - Smithville, TX
Herbarium Specimen(s)
NPSOT 0444 Collected Jun 4, 1987 in Bexar County by Harry CliffeNPSOT 0398 Collected May 31, 1993 in Comal County by Mary Beth White
NPSOT 0345 Collected May 27, 1987 in Bexar County by Harry Cliffe
NPSOT 0030 Collected Sept. 20, 1990 in Bexar County by Judith C. Berry
NPSOT 0462 Collected Jun 29, 1987 in Bexar County by Harry Cliffe
NPSOT 0079 Collected Oct. 19, 1990 in Bexar County by Mollie Walton
Bibliography
Bibref 248 - Texas Wildflowers: A Field Guide (1984) Loughmiller, C. & L. LoughmillerSearch More Titles in Bibliography
Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Ipomoea cordatotriloba var. cordatotriloba in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Ipomoea cordatotriloba var. cordatotriloba in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Ipomoea cordatotriloba var. cordatotriloba
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-02-14Research By: NPC