Ipomoea batatoides facts for kids

Ipomoea batatoides is a type of flowering plant that belongs to the Convolvulaceae family. This family is also known as the morning glory family. This plant is a beautiful vine with flowers that bloom during certain times of the year.

Quick facts for kids Ipomoea batatoides
Scientific classification
Genus:	Ipomoea
Species:	batatoides

Where it Lives

This plant grows in special kinds of tropical forests. These are called sub-deciduous tropical forests. "Deciduous" means that trees lose their leaves in a certain season. "Sub-deciduous" means they might lose some, but not all, of their leaves.

Ipomoea batatoides likes to grow at heights of about 100 to 200 meters above sea level. That's like being on a hill or a small mountain!

Blooming Season

The flowers of Ipomoea batatoides usually open up and show their beauty from August to November. This means you can see them blooming in late summer and throughout the fall.

Where it is Found

This plant is native to many countries in Central and South America. It grows naturally in:

• Belize
• Bolivia
• Brazil
• Colombia
• Costa Rica
• Ecuador
• El Salvador
• French Guiana
• Guatemala
• Guyana
• Honduras
• Mexico
• Nicaragua
• Panamá
• Peru
• Suriname
• Venezuela

This wide range shows that the plant can adapt to different parts of the tropical environment.

Images for kids

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  A beautiful close-up of the Ipomoea batatoides flower.