Ipomoea cairica - Flora of Qatar

Batatas cavanillesii, Batatas pulchella, Batatas senegalensis, Batatas venosa, Cleiemera guinensis, Convolvulus bellus, Convolvulus cairicus, Convolvulus cavanillesii, Convolvulus digitatus, Convolvulus heptaphyllus, Convolvulus limphaticus, Convolvulus longiflorus, Convolvulus lupulifolia, Convolvulus lymphaticus, Convolvulus mucronatus, Convolvulus pendulus, Convolvulus quinquelobus, Convolvulus tenuifolius, Convolvulus tuberculatus, Convolvulus venosus, Convolvulus vittatus, Ipomoea bouvetii, Ipomoea cavanillesii, Ipomoea digitifolia, Ipomoea frutescens, Ipomoea funaria, Ipomoea heptaphylla, Ipomoea mendesii, Ipomoea palmata, Ipomoea pendula, Ipomoea pentaphylla, Ipomoea pulchella, Ipomoea quinqueloba, Ipomoea senegalensis, Ipomoea stipulacea, Ipomoea tuberculata, Ipomoea tuberculosa, Ipomoea tuberosa, Ipomoea vesiculosa, Tirtalia quinqueloba

Common names

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Ipomoea cairica morning glory has many common names, including Mile-a-minute Vine, Messina Creeper, Cairo Morning Glory, Coast Morning Glory and Railroad Creeper. This vining perennial has palmate leaves and large, showy white to lavender flowers. Each fruit matures at about 1 cm across and contains hairy seeds.[+]

Its native range is uncertain, though it is believed to originate from a rather wide area, ranging from Cape Verde to the Arabian Peninsula, including northern Africa.

Because of human dispersal, it occurs today on most continents as an introduced species and is sometimes a noxious weed. It is a major problem along the coast of New South Wales. In the United States it occurs in Hawaii, California, all the gulf coast states, as well as Arkansas and Missouri.

Some plant nurseries sell this plant as an ornamental. It can grow as a separate plant if snapped during attempted removal process.

AI-generated Description

Ipomoea cairica, also known as Cairo morning glory, is a perennial vine native to tropical Africa and Asia. In Qatar, it has been naturalized and is commonly found growing in disturbed areas, roadsides, and coastal zones. Studies have reported its presence in various regions of Qatar, including the Doha area and the northern coast. The plant's ability to thrive in harsh conditions, such as high temperatures and saline soils, makes it a notable invasive species in the country's arid environment.

Coast morning glory (Ipomoea cairica) carpeting a wall on Salah Al Deen Street in Al Doha Al Jadeeda neighborhood. Doha, Qatar, January 31, 2014

Salah Al Deen Street, Doha, Qatar

Flowers of coast morning glory (Ipomoea cairica) on Salah Al Deen Street in Al Doha Al Jadeeda neighborhood. Doha, Qatar, January 31, 2014

Salah Al Deen Street, Doha, Qatar

AI-generated summary of observations

The Ipomoea cairica plant was observed growing in the Al Doha Al Jadeeda area of Doha, Qatar, on multiple occasions. On June 1, 2013, it was spotted on Salah Al Deen Street, and again on January 31, 2014, where it was seen carpeting a wall. The plant's flowers were also observed on this date. By March 21, 2014, the plant was still present on Salah Al Deen Street, indicating its ability to thrive in the local environment. The observations suggest that Ipomoea cairica is a hardy and adaptable species, capable of growing and flowering in urban areas of Qatar. Its ability to carpet walls and spread suggests it may be an invasive species in the region. The plant's growth and flowering were observed over several months, indicating its persistence in the area.

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QNHG (Qatar Natural History Group) and associated people, for a possibility to participate in their field excursions and to learn about local nature.

Ipomoea cairica (L.) Sweet

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