Ipomoea indica

Family Convolvulaceae

Species Profile

Species classification Invasive [NSW's Noxious Weeds]
Common namesBlue Dawnflower, Blue Morning Glory, Dunny Creeper, Lear's Morning Glory, Morning Glory, Purple Morning Glory
SynonymsConvolvulus acuminatus Vahl; Convolvulus congestus (R.Br.) Spreng.; Convolvulus indicus Burm.; Ipomoea acuminata (Vahl) Roem. & Schult.; Ipomoea cataractae Endl.; Ipomoea congesta R.Br.; Ipomoea insularis (Choisy) Steud.; Ipomoea leari orth. var. Paxton; Ipomoea learii Paxton; Pharbitis insularis Choisy
LongevityPerennial
Growth formShrub, Vine/scrambler/climber
Seed dispersal morphologyInformation unavailable
Maximum height (m)15
Capable of vegetative reproductionYes
Native rangeAsia, South America, West Indes
Exotic range (Australia)NSW, QLD, SA, VIC, WA
Exotic range (other)North America, Oceania
Habitat types (exotic)Agricultural land, Coastal vegetation/sand dunes, Disturbed areas (including trails), Dry sclerophyll forest, Riparian systems, Roadsides, Wastelands, Wetlands, Woodlands
Soil type (exotic)Fertile
Decade of introduction1860

National Climate Change Impact

Invasive Class 3

The area of suitable habitat and the habitat suitability of observations, for this species, are projected to decrease or remain the same under RCP 8.5 2065 compared to current climate suitability.

Maps of Habitat Suitability & Recorded Occurrences

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Current suitable habitat

2035 suitable habitat
(RCP 8.5)

2065 suitable habitat
(RCP 8.5)

Recorded occurrences
(Australia)

Recorded occurrences
(global)

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