How to Identify Convolvulaceae
Convolvulaceae is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Solanales, class Magnoliopsida. The family contains 266 accepted species worldwide. Some species in this family are toxic — exercise caution when handling unknown specimens.
Representative Convolvulaceae Species
Dichondra argentea Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.
Dichondra argentea Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.
Dichondra argentea is a low-growing xerophytic plant cultivated as ground cover,…
Distimake aureus (Kellogg) A.R.Simões & Staples
Distimake aureus (Kellogg) A.R.Simões & Staples
Distimake aureus is a perennial yellow-flowered woody vine endemic to Baja Calif…
Ipomoea purpurea (L.) Roth
Ipomoea purpurea (L.) Roth
Ipomoea purpurea is a cultivated and weedy twining morning glory, whose commerci…
⚠️ Poisonous
Ipomoea mauritiana Jacq.
Ipomoea mauritiana Jacq.
Ipomoea mauritiana is a vining morning glory species with uncertain origin, that…
Cuscuta denticulata Engelm.
Cuscuta denticulata Engelm.
Cuscuta denticulata is a yellow-orange parasitic annual vine native to the south…
Wilsonia backhousei Hook.fil.
Wilsonia backhousei Hook.fil.
Wilsonia backhousei is a native Australian plant species found across five Austr…
Jacquemontia tamnifolia (L.) Griseb.
Jacquemontia tamnifolia (L.) Griseb.
Jacquemontia tamnifolia is a flowering plant with blue funnelform corollas, wide…
Convolvulus chilensis Pers.
Convolvulus chilensis Pers.
Convolvulus chilensis Pers. is a pubescent herb from a thick rootstock with trai…
Stylisma patens subsp. angustifolia (Nash) Myint
Stylisma patens subsp. angustifolia (Nash) Myint
Stylisma patens subsp. angustifolia is a perennial prostrate vine native to the …
Argyreia cuneata (Willd.) Ker Gawl.
Argyreia cuneata (Willd.) Ker Gawl.
Argyreia cuneata is a perennial climbing shrub with alkaloid-containing seeds, w…
Convolvulus crenatifolius Ruiz & Pav.
Convolvulus crenatifolius Ruiz & Pav.
Convolvulus crenatifolius Ruiz & Pav. is a pubescent to densely hirsute herb wit…
Ipomoea pubescens Lam.
Ipomoea pubescens Lam.
Ipomoea pubescens is a perennial twining vine with two disjunct ranges in the Am…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Convolvulaceae?
Convolvulaceae plants belong to the Solanales order in the Plantae kingdom. Browse the 266 species gallery above for visual identification references. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Convolvulaceae?
Convolvulaceae is classified in the order Solanales, class Magnoliopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. The family contains 266 accepted species worldwide.
⚠️ Are any Convolvulaceae species poisonous?
Yes, some Convolvulaceae species are toxic or poisonous. Always exercise caution with unknown specimens. View poisonous Convolvulaceae species or browse the full poisonous species guide.
Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia · Disclaimer
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