Convolvulaceae · Ipomoea

Yellow-Throated Morning Glory

Ipomoea parasitica

ClimberoutdoorMedicinal
Habit
Climber
Found in India
Karnataka, Maharashtra, Kerala
Flowering
September-January

Plant Details

Scientific name
Ipomoea parasitica
Genus
Ipomoea
Habit
Climber
Native to
India, America
Found in India
Karnataka, Maharashtra, Kerala
Flowering & fruiting
September-January

Leaf characters

Arrangement
Alternate
Simple type leaf character
Type
Simple
Entire margin leaf character
Margin
Entire
Palmate venation leaf character
Venation
Palmate

Typical of the Convolvulaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry
Radial
Inflorescence
Cyme
Fruit
Capsule

Typical of the Convolvulaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.

Local Names

Marathi
भिंगरी

About Yellow-Throated Morning Glory

Yellow-Throated Morning Glory (Ipomoea parasitica) is a climber belonging to the Convolvulaceae family (Morning glory family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate simple/lobed leaves, cymose axillary flower clusters, capsule fruit. It is usually grown in outdoor settings. It is native to India, America. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during September-January. The species is valued in traditional medicine.

Illustration representing the Convolvulaceae family
Botanical family

Convolvulaceae

Morning glory family

Yellow-Throated Morning Glory belongs to the Convolvulaceae family.

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