Ipomoea lapidosa
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NameIpomoea lapidosa
Scientific NameIpomoea lapidosa Vatke
Plant FamilyConvolvulaceae
Natural HabitatFound in the Isiolo District of Kenya, specifically on a massive basement complex inselberg at 1400m altitude. It thrives in sparse woodland alongside species such as Melia volkensii, Combretum, Commiphora, and Terminalia, and also in areas of flat bare rocks with perennial grasses and sedges.
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Rarityuncommon
Description
A vigorous twining plant found in bushes, characterized by leaves with prominent white pubescence on their undersides, particularly on the nerves. Its delicate corolla limb opens in the evening and features fully emarginate lobes.
