Convolvulaceae

  • Family

    Convolvulaceae (Magnoliophyta)

  • Scientific Name

    Convolvulaceae

  • Common Names

    Morning-glory Family

  • Description

    Number of genera: 50

    Number of species: 1,500

    Distribution (from PLANTAE): This family is nearly cosmopolitan in distribution, but best developed in tropical or subtropical regions.

  • Floras and Monographs

    Convolvulaceae: [Book] Gleason, Henry A. & Cronquist, Arthur J. 1991. Manual of vascular plants of northeastern United States and adjacent Canada. lxxv + 910 pp.