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Beach moonflower
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Beach moonflower

Ipomoea violacea L.

Names

EnglishBeach moonflower
Dutch—
SpanishManto del cielo
Chinese管花薯
Scientific nameIpomoea violacea L.

About this species

Ipomoea violacea is a perennial species of Ipomoea that occurs throughout the world with the exception of the European continent. It is most commonly called beach moonflower or sea moonflower as the flowers open at night.

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Classification

KingdomPlantae
PhylumTracheophyta
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderSolanales
FamilyConvolvulaceae
GenusIpomoea

In Suriname

14Records in Suriname
1851First record
1976Latest record

Where it has been recorded

  • Marowijne3
  • Nickerie3
  • Coronie2
  • Commewijne1

Districts with at least one record that has coordinates. Shaded districts have records.

Records by month

All years combined.

Sources & credits

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