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Plant · GBIF taxon 2928538

Ivy-leaved Morning-glory

Ipomoea hederacea

Also known as Kaladana, Ivy-leaf Morning-glory, Ivy-leaved Morning Glory

Ivy-leaved morning-glory is a fast-growing annual climbing vine that twists counterclockwise around supporting stems, fences, and crops. Its striking funnel-shaped flowers open at dawn in brilliant shades of blue and purple before fading to pink and closing by afternoon. Easily recognized by its three-lobed leaves and hairy, backward-curling sepals, this adaptable vine thrives in disturbed fields, roadsides, and gardens across North America.

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Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Key facts
Diet & prey
  • Autotrophic (Photosynthetic)
Predators
  • Tortoise beetles
  • Caterpillars
  • Aphids
ThreatsAgricultural weed control, herbicide applications
HabitatsDisturbed soil, agricultural fields, roadsides, gardens, thickets
Life spanAnnual
Classification
  1. OrderSolanales
  2. FamilyConvolvulaceae
  3. GenusIpomoea
  4. SpeciesIpomoea hederacea
Range & activity
Range data is not available yet.
Safe observation
Interaction riskHigh
  1. Low
  2. Moderate
  3. High
  4. Very high
Why interaction risk is high
Seeds contain toxic ergoline alkaloids; keep away from pets and children, and do not ingest.
Why it is dangerous
Seeds contain ergoline alkaloids that cause severe gastrointestinal distress, nausea, dilated pupils, and disorientation if ingested.
How to recognize a risky encounter
Look for three-lobed leaves and hairy sepals that curve back distinctly from the base of the blue funnel flower.
What to do
Do not consume seeds or leaves, and clear vines carefully if growing near curious livestock or pets.
Responsible observation
  • Check leaf lobes: Look for three distinct deeply cut lobes resembling English ivy, though occasional heart-shaped leaves may appear on the same vine.
  • Observe early: Visit flowers early in the morning when the blossoms are fully expanded before afternoon warmth causes them to collapse.
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