| Synonyms: |
Convolvulus dissectus Jacq. Ipomoea dissecta (Jacq.) Pursh Ipomoea sinuata Ortega Merremia dissecta (Jacq.) Hallier f. Merremia sinuata (Ortega) Hallier f. ex Hoehne Operculina dissecta (Jacq.) House |
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| Status: | Cultivated and naturalized |
| Description: |
For descriptions see World Flora Online |
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| Notes: | |
| Derivation of specific name: | dissectus: dissected; referring to the deeply dissected lobes of the leaves. |
| Habitat: | Along roadsides and in secondary or regenerating bush vegetation. |
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| Worldwide distribution: | Native in the tropical and subtropical New World. Introduced and naturalised in parts of Africa, Arabia, Asia and Australia. |
| Growth form(s): | Climber, perennial. |
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| Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
| Literature: |
Mwanga Mwanga, I.J.-C., Sosef, M.S.M. & Simoes, A.R.G., (2022). Convolvulaceae Flore d'Afrique Centrale Nouvelle Serie Jardin Botanique Meise, Belgique Pages 97 - 99. (Includes a picture). |