IPOMOEA LAPIDOSA

This member of the Convolvulaceae family was given this name by Wilhelm Vatke in 1882. It is found in Kenya, growing in a slightly rich and well drained soil with some water and some sun. The caudex can grow to 25 centimetres or more, the vines can reach nine metres. The flowers are white. The generic name Ipomoea is derived from the Greek ἴψ, ἰπός; íps, ipós, meaning 'woodworm', and ὅμοιος; hómoios, meaning 'resembling'. It referring to their twining habit. The species name means 'stony'.