Ipomoea pes-tigridis is a species of Ipomoea and family Convolvulaceae. It is known as tiger's footprint (tiger's paw).[1] The species is distributed in Asia, Africa, Australia and other islands in the Pacific. It grows in roadsides and sea coasts which sea level is between 0 and 400 m.
Description
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Ipomoea pes-tigridis is a hairy, vine and annual plant. It can grow up to 3–10 ft (0.91–3.05 m). The heart-shape leaves are 1–4 in (25–102 mm) long with 9-19 lobes on edge of the leaf. The flowers are 1–2 in (25–51 mm) long. The trumpet-shaped flower has five points. It can be red, pink or white color and it opens after 4 pm and its flowering period is between September and November.[2]
References
- ^ "Ipomoea pes-tigridis L." Retrieved 2017-12-15.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Tiger Foot Morning Glory". Retrieved 2017-12-15.
External links
Media related to Ipomoea pes-tigridis at Wikimedia Commons
Data related to Ipomoea pes-tigridis at Wikispecies
- Ipomoea pes-tigridis L.
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