For the identification of insects and other fauna and flora of South Africa.

Friday, August 31, 2012

Wild Morning Glory (Ipomoea crassipes)

 Family Convolvulaceae
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds.
 This plant is suitable for growing indoors.
 Many herbivores avoid morning glories such as Ipomoea, as the high alkaloid content makes these plants unpalatable, if not toxic. Nonetheless, Ipomoea species are used as food plants by the caterpillars of certain Lepidoptera (butterflies and moths).
 Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
 Suitable for growing in containers