star ipomoea
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The term "star ipomoea" refers to Quamoclit coccinea, a tropical American annual vine. This plant is characterized by its red flowers, which have a long tube with a yellow throat and spreading, cupped petals.1
The genus Ipomoea itself encompasses about 500 species of warm-climate trees, shrubs, and trailing plants belonging to the family Convolvulaceae. Many of these species are known as morning glories and are cultivated for their attractive flowers. Notably, the sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) is an important food crop within this genus.2
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