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Merremia dissecta (Jacquin) Hallier f.

Synonyms

Convolvulus dissectus, Convolvulus kleinii, Convolvulus pauciflorus, Convolvulus reniformis, Convolvulus variabilis, Ipomoea arnottiana, Ipomoea dissecta, Ipomoea diversifolia, Ipomoea prunetii, Ipomoea sinuata, Ipomoea subpedata, Ipomoea thonningii, Ipomoea verrucosa, Operculina dissecta, Tirtalia dissecta

Common names

Alamo Vine

AI-generated Description

Merremia dissecta is a climbing vine native to tropical regions. In Qatar, it has been found to grow in coastal and inland areas, often in sandy or rocky soils. The plant produces yellow flowers and deeply divided leaves, allowing it to thrive in the country's arid environment.

Alamo Vine (Merremia dissecta)(?) on Umm Wishad Street in Musheirib area. Doha, Qatar, April 18, 2014
Umm Wishad Street, Doha, Qatar

Alamo Vine (Merremia dissecta)(?) with fruits on Umm Wishad Street in Musheirib area. Doha, Qatar, April 18, 2014
Umm Wishad Street, Doha, Qatar

Alamo Vine (Merremia dissecta)(?) on Al Abeer Street in Al Luqta area. Doha, Qatar, January 14, 2016
Al Abeer St, Doha, Qatar

AI-generated summary of observations

Observations of Merremia dissecta in Qatar indicate that the plant can be found in various areas of Doha, including Musheirib and Al Luqta. On April 18, 2014, the plant was spotted on Umm Wishad Street in Musheirib, with and without fruits. The presence of fruits suggests that the plant is able to reproduce in Qatar's environment. Additionally, on January 14, 2016, the plant was observed on Al Abeer Street in Al Luqta, indicating its ability to thrive in different locations. These sightings suggest that Merremia dissecta is a adaptable species that can grow and spread in Qatar's urban areas, potentially becoming naturalized. The plant's presence has been documented over a period of nearly two years, highlighting its persistence in the region. Its growth and reproduction patterns in Qatar are notable, with fruits observed on the plant in April 2014.

Links

• Flora of Qatar.
• Unknown plants or plants without names.
• Duplicate and extra pictures of plants.
• Earlier version of collection of plants.
• Other collections of pictures from Qatar: Lizards of Qatar, Cats of Qatar, Camels of Qatar, and Fish of Qatar.
• Picture archives.
• Home page of A. Sergeev.

Outside links

• Merremia dissecta from www.catalogueoflife.org
• Ekhlas M. M. Abdel Bary, The Flora of Qatar, Volume I: The Dicotyledons. Doha 2012
• Flora of Qatar, Volume II: The Monocotyledons
• Illustrated Checklist of the Flora of Qatar. John Norton et al. 2009
• Qatar eNature. Flora
• Ali Al-Rawi, Flowering plants of Kuwait, 1985
• Plants of Kuwait
• Flora of Saudi Arabia, Al-Qassim Region
• Flora of Eastern Saudi Arabia by Rain and Dust at Flickr
• Plants of South-Western Morocco
• Pictures from Qatar (Flickr/cpmkutty)
• Arabian plants by Gary Brown
• Flora of Israel

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Acknowledgements

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