species 1,585 observations
Bush Morning-glory
Ipomoea leptophylla
Field notes
Supports All
26
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Schinia simplex, Morning-glory Leafminer Moth, Pink-spotted Hawkmoth
3
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Specialist bees
Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it
Great Plains Turret Bee
1
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Golden Tortoise Beetle, Argus Tortoise Beetle
2
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Black-chinned Hummingbird, Orchard Oriole, Potato Leafhopper, Montezuma Quail
4
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
White-lined Sphinx, Common Eastern Bumble Bee, American Bumble Bee, Cloudless Sulphur
16
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Part shade
- Moisture
- Dry
- Water use
- Low
- Plant type
- Perennial Wildflower
From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.