Scientific name: Ipomoea indica
Synonyms:
Convolvulus acuminatus, Convolvulus indicus,
Ipomoea acuminata,Ipomoea cathartica Ipomoea congesta
Common names:
Blue Morning Glory, Oceanblue Morning Glory, Koali Awa,
Blue Dawnflower, Island Morning Glory, Purplewindle
Blue Dawnflower, Island Morning Glory, Purplewindle
Family: Convolvulus
Origin: Tropical America
Category: Tropical tender perennial vine
Photo taken at: Rooftop Secret Garden of 1-Utama
How to grow
Light : Full sun to partial shade
Soil : Rich, moist but well-drained
Water : Regular
Prune : To control growth
Propagate : Softwood, semi hardwood cuttings, seeds.
Features
Rich purple trumpet shaped flowers, heart-shaped 3-lobed leaves.
Flowers look similar to Ipomoea purpurea but its sepals are long and tapering while those of I. purpurea have an acute tip. Invasive weed in Australia, New Zealand and California.
Light : Full sun to partial shade
Soil : Rich, moist but well-drained
Water : Regular
Prune : To control growth
Propagate : Softwood, semi hardwood cuttings, seeds.
Features
Rich purple trumpet shaped flowers, heart-shaped 3-lobed leaves.
Flowers look similar to Ipomoea purpurea but its sepals are long and tapering while those of I. purpurea have an acute tip. Invasive weed in Australia, New Zealand and California.
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Yay! You like flowers too.