Water Morning Glory

Ipomoea aquatica

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae β€ΊPhylum: Tracheophyta β€ΊClass: Magnoliopsida β€ΊOrder: Solanales β€ΊFamily: Convolvulaceae β€ΊGenus: Ipomoea

About

Ipomoea aquatica is a semiaquatic, tropical plant grown as a vegetable for its tender shoots and leaves. It is found throughout the tropical and subtropical regions of the world, although it is not known where it originated. This plant is known in English as water spinach, river spinach, water morning glory, water convolvulus, or by the more ambiguous names Chinese spinach, Chinese Watercress, Chinese convolvulus, swamp cabbage or kangkong in Southeast Asia. Occasionally, it has also...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Water Morning Glory?
The scientific name of Water Morning Glory is Ipomoea aquatica.
What is the conservation status of Water Morning Glory?
The Water Morning Glory has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Water Morning Glory belong to?
Water Morning Glory belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Water Morning Glory belong to?
Water Morning Glory belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Water Morning Glory belong to?
Water Morning Glory belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does Water Morning Glory belong to?
Water Morning Glory belongs to the order Solanales.
What family does Water Morning Glory belong to?
Water Morning Glory belongs to the family Convolvulaceae.
What genus does Water Morning Glory belong to?
Water Morning Glory belongs to the genus Ipomoea.