Ipomoea cairica (vine, climber)

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Interim profile, incomplete information Taxonomic name: Ipomoea cairica (L.) Sweet Synonyms: Convolvulus cairicus L.  , Convolvulus tuberculatus Desr.  , Ipomoea cairica var. hederacea Hallier f., Ipomoea cairica var. lineariloba (Hbd.) O. Deg. & van Ooststr., Ipomoea palmata Forssk. , Ipomoea tuberculata (Desr.) Roem. et Schult.    , Ipomoea venosa auct. non (Desr.) Roem. et Schult.  Common names: Cairo morning glory (English), five-fingered morning glory (English), ipomée du Caire (French), ivy-leaved morning glory (English), liane de sept ans (French-Reunion (La Réunion)), mile a minute vine (English), morning glory (English), oastal morning glory (English) Organism type: vine, climber Ipomoea cairica is a climbing vine that can reach up to 5m long but is rarely rampant. Its stems are smooth and curl around neighbouring support. Ipomoea cairica can smother vegetation, thereby altering ecosystems and reducing biodiversity. It is also a threat to crops. Occurs in: agricultural areas, natural forests, planted forests, ruderal/disturbed Geographical range Native range: Tropical Africa and Asia. Known introduced range: Introduced to many tropical countries : Australia, Fiji, French Polynesia, Hawaii, New Caledonia, Solomon Islands, Tonga (PIER, 2006). Compiled by: Comité français de l'UICN (IUCN French Committee) & IUCN SSC Invasive Species Specialist Group (ISSG) To contribute information, please contact Shyama Pagad. Last Modified: Friday, 14 March 2008