Species Ipomoea involucrata
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Range:
Location unknown
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Etymology of Ipomoea:
Gk. ips, ipos = worm or bindweed; (h)omoios = similar to, resembling; therefore, worm-like, referring to the plant’s twining habit or possibly its coiled flower bud.
Etymology of involucrata:
From the Latin involucrata / involucratus meaning 'with an involucre', typically a ‘whorl of bracts’
Scientific name:
Ipomoea involucrata P. Beauv.
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Synonym of:
Unknown
Long etymology:
Protologue:
Fl. Oware 2: 52, t.89 (1817)
Synonym status:
Year published:
1817
Observations of Taxon
Ipomoea involucrata
Name of observer:
David Gwynne-Evans (David)
Date observed:
20/05/2010 - 5:09pm
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