Ipomoea cristulata
(Trans-Pecos Morning Glory
Ipomoea cristulata, along FM 166 west of Ft. Davis, Jeff Davis Co. 5574
Ipomoea cristulata, along FM 166 west of Ft. Davis, Jeff Davis Co. 5560
Ipomoea cristulata, along FM 166 west of Ft. Davis, Jeff Davis Co. 5568
| Scientific Name | Ipomoea cristulata | USDA PLANTS Symbol | IPCR |
| Common Name | Trans-Pecos Morning Glory | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 30772 |
| Family | Convolvulaceae (Morning Glory) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description | Habitat: Disturbed areas and canyons; roadsides, scrubland, woodlands; 2,500 to 9,000 ft. Plant: Annual vine with twining stems often growing on other shrubs; mostly smooth herbage. Leaves: Alternate stem leaves lobed or deeply palmately divided into 3 to 5 lobes; blades 3/4 to 4 inches long and 3/8 to 2-3/4 inches wide; slender petioles 3/4 to 3-1/2 inches long; bright green upper surfaces, smooth to covered with soft long hairs. Inflorescence: Bright red trumpet-shaped flowers 3/4 to slightly over an inch long and about 1/2-inch or less across; on pedicels less than 1/2-inch long; 5 sepals 1/8 to 1/5-inch long; protruding stamens with white anthers. Bloom Period: August to October. References: "Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas" by Correll and Johnston and SEINet. Note: Biota of North America lists I. cristulata as a noxious weed (see map on right); however, it is not listed as such on the Texas Invasives website. |
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Texas Status: Native |
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