Ipomoea obscura (L.) Ker Gawl.
| Etymology | Genus | Worm-like; referring to the twining stems |
|---|---|---|
| Species | Dark or dusky | |
| Family | Convolvulaceae | |
| Synonyms | Convolvulus obscurus L. | |
| Common Names | Obscure Morning Glory, Wild Petunia | |
| Status | Native: Least Concern | |
| Form | Climber | |
| Native Distribution | Tropical & Subtropical Old World | |
Diagnostics
Climber that can be found in scrublands or near seashores. Leaves are heart-shaped. The stem and leaf margins are sometimes reddish. The flower is pale yellow with a dark red centre.
Scrubland along Sungei Serangoon (2014).
Heart-shaped leaf.
Flower.
Side profile of flower.
Siyang ·
2026-03-15