The biology of Egyptian woody perennials : 2. Ipomoea carnea jacq

Abstract EN

Ipomoea crane, a native of South America, grows in dense populations along river beds, banks, canals and other waterlogged (wetland) areas.

It has become a naturalized species that invades the canal and drain banks, road sides and field edges in the Nile Delta.

This plant propagates vegetative either by stems which are capable of rooting within a few days or sexually by seeds.

The farmers use it as ornamental and hedge plant along the field edges, drain and canal banks.

These ornamental uses and reproduction by seeds have aided the plant to disseminate into new regions, especially in terrestrial habitats.

[It could be cause obstruction and difficulties in the proper use for cultivated lands and water courses in the Nile Delta].

The rapid growth rate, spread, and adaptability from aquatic to xerophytes habitats indicate that this plant may potentially become another ecological disaster like water hyacinth.