Merremia hirta

(L.) Merr.

Convolvulaceae 83 iNaturalist observations

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Summary

Merremia hirta is a species of flowering plant in the family Convolvulaceae, native to India, southern China, Southeast Asia, Malesia, Papuasia, and Queensland. A twining herb, it is typically found in well-lit situations; grasslands, farm fields, roadsides, thickets, and forest edges, from sea level to 1,000 m (3,300 ft).

Description

A herb. It is twining or lies along the ground. The stems form roots at the nodes. The leaves are narrow and 2-6 cm long by 0.5-2.5 cm wide. There are 1-4 flowers in a group.

Where It Grows

Asia, Australia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, Himalayas, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, New Guinea, Northeastern India, Philippines, SE Asia, Solomon Islands, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam,

Synonyms

Convolvulus benthamii Wall.Convolvulus caespitosus Roxb.Convolvulus hirtus L.Convolvulus reptans L.Ipomoea linifolia BlumeIpomoea philippinensis ChoisyLepistemon decurrens Hand.-Mazz.Merremia caespitosa (Roxb.) Hallier f.Merremia decurrens (Hand.-Mazz.) H. X. QiuSkinneria caespitosa (Roxb.) Choisyand others