Plant · GBIF taxon 2928596
beach morning-glory
Ipomoea imperatiAlso known as Fiddle-leaf Morning Glory, Beach Bindweed, White Beach Morning Glory
Beach morning-glory creeps across sandy coastal dunes worldwide, unfurling striking white trumpet-shaped flowers with bright yellow centers that open in early morning. Its thick, fleshy stems root at the nodes to bind shifting sands, playing a vital role in stabilizing fragile beach ecosystems against wind and sea erosion. Hydrochorous seeds float effortlessly on ocean currents for months, allowing this resilient vine to colonize tropical and subtropical shores across global oceans.
CoastalCreepingFlowering
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Photosynthetic
Predators
- Herbivorous insects
- Ghost crabs
ThreatsCoastal development, heavy foot traffic, severe storm surges
HabitatsCoastal sand dunes, upper beaches, coastal scrub
Life spanPerennial
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyConvolvulaceae
- SpeciesIpomoea imperati
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Observation: Look for open blooms in early morning before midday heat causes them to close.
- Habitat Protection: Avoid stepping on creeping runners, as trampling damages dune-stabilizing roots.
- Identification: Note the thick, notched leaves and snow-white trumpet flowers with yellow throats.
Frequent Companion (c) Lauren Gillett, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Lauren Gillett · cc-by
Competitor 
Close Relative (c) David George, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by David George · cc-by
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