Ipomoea indica
Family Convolvulaceae
Species Profile
Species classification | Invasive [NSW's Noxious Weeds] |
Common names | Blue Dawnflower, Blue Morning Glory, Dunny Creeper, Lear's Morning Glory, Morning Glory, Purple Morning Glory |
Synonyms | Convolvulus 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 |
Longevity | Perennial |
Growth form | Shrub, Vine/scrambler/climber |
Seed dispersal morphology | Information unavailable |
Maximum height (m) | 15 |
Capable of vegetative reproduction | Yes |
Native range | Asia, 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 introduction | 1860 |
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.
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