Kingdom: Plantae

Phylum: Streptophyta

Class: Equisetopsida

Subclass: Magnoliidae

Order: Solanales

Family: Convolvulaceae

 Genus: Ipomoea

 Species: Ipomoea alba

Description: Ipomoea alba, also known as moonflower, is a tropical vine with large, white, trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom at night: Leaves: Large, heart-shaped, deep green leaves that are 5–20 cm long and 4–20 cm wide.Flowers: Large, white, trumpet-shaped flowers that are 8–14 cm in diameter and have five white lobes with lime-green stripes.Stems: Milky-juiced, somewhat prickly, twining stems.Growth: Can grow to 15 feet in height and 3 to 6 feet in width.Soil: Well-draining clay, loam, or sandy soil Sun: Full sun.Support: Vertical climbing vine needs a support structure like a fence, arbor, or trellis.Ipomoea alba is native to tropical America and is known for its fragrant nocturnal white blooms. The flowers open in the evening and last through the night, closing as the morning sun rises. Ipomoea alba is toxic to humans, cats, dogs, and livestock.

Uses: Food:The young leaves and fleshy calyces of the Ipomoea alba plant can be eaten cooked or steamed. They can be used in soups, stews, curries, or as a vegetable. The seeds can also be eaten when they are young. Medicine:The whole plant is used to treat snakebites, and the leaves are used to treat filariasis. The plant is also said to help with constipation, boils, wounds, and obesity. Environmental uses:The Ipomoea alba plant is native to tropical and subtropical America and grows in seasonally dry tropical biomes. Ornamental plant:The Ipomoea alba plant is often used in parks and gardens, and can be planted in containers, hanging baskets, or on trellises, arbors, or pergolas