Ipomoea platensis is a flowering plant species in the bindweed family (Convolvulaceae). It belongs to the morning glory genus, Ipomoea. It was first described by J. B. Ker Gawler in 1818. Native to southeastern South America, it is a popular pot plant.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Ipomoea platensis being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Magnoliopsida
- Order
- Solanales
- Family
- Convolvulaceae
- Genus
- Ipomoea
- Species
- Ipomoea platensis
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