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threefork morning glory

Ipomoea trifida

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Solanales ›Family: Convolvulaceae ›Genus: Ipomoea

About

Ipomoea trifida is a species of Ipomoea morning glory also known as the threefork morning glory. It is native to the Caribbean, Mexico, and South America. I. trifida is known for being the closest living wild relative to I. batatas, or the common sweet potato, and is believed to have split from this relative at least 800,000 years ago. The roots of this plant are thin and inedible, while the flowers tend to be purple.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of threefork morning glory?
The scientific name of threefork morning glory is Ipomoea trifida.
What is the conservation status of threefork morning glory?
The threefork morning glory has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does threefork morning glory belong to?
threefork morning glory belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does threefork morning glory belong to?
threefork morning glory belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does threefork morning glory belong to?
threefork morning glory belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does threefork morning glory belong to?
threefork morning glory belongs to the order Solanales.
What family does threefork morning glory belong to?
threefork morning glory belongs to the family Convolvulaceae.
What genus does threefork morning glory belong to?
threefork morning glory belongs to the genus Ipomoea.