How to Identify Convolvulaceae
Convolvulaceae is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Solanales, class Magnoliopsida. The family contains 266 accepted species worldwide. Some species in this family are toxic — exercise caution when handling unknown specimens.
Representative Convolvulaceae Species
Convolvulus farinosus L.
Convolvulus farinosus L.
Convolvulus farinosus is a Convolvulaceae plant species native to sub-Saharan Af…
Ipomoea pubescens Lam.
Ipomoea pubescens Lam.
Ipomoea pubescens is a perennial twining vine with two disjunct ranges in the Am…
Aniseia martinicensis (Jacq.) Choisy
Aniseia martinicensis (Jacq.) Choisy
Aniseia martinicensis is a herbaceous vine native to the Americas, naturalized w…
Convolvulus arvensis L.
Convolvulus arvensis L.
Convolvulus arvensis (field bindweed) is a perennial climbing vine, with detaile…
⚠️ Poisonous
Convolvulus althaeoides L.
Convolvulus althaeoides L.
Convolvulus althaeoides, or mallow bindweed, is a Mediterranean climbing perenni…
Ipomoea heptaphylla Sweet
Ipomoea heptaphylla Sweet
Ipomoea heptaphylla is a variable-leaved twining vine with pink/purple flowers, …
Ipomoea obscura (L.) Ker Gawl.
Ipomoea obscura (L.) Ker Gawl.
Ipomoea obscura is a climbing perennial vine with medicinal uses, native to the …
Distimake tuberosus (L.) A.R.Simões & Staples
Distimake tuberosus (L.) A.R.Simões & Staples
Distimake tuberosus, Spanish arborvine, is an American Convolvulaceae vine that …
Calystegia spithamaea (L.) Pursh
Calystegia spithamaea (L.) Pursh
Calystegia spithamaea is a flowering plant species native to eastern North Ameri…
Cuscuta coryli Engelm.
Cuscuta coryli Engelm.
Hazel dodder (Cuscuta coryli Engelm.) is a North American native perennial plant…
Calystegia tuguriorum (G.Forst.) R.Br. ex Hook.fil.
Calystegia tuguriorum (G.Forst.) R.Br. ex Hook.fil.
Calystegia tuguriorum, commonly called New Zealand bindweed, is a perennial vine…
Argyreia cuneata (Willd.) Ker Gawl.
Argyreia cuneata (Willd.) Ker Gawl.
Argyreia cuneata is a perennial climbing shrub with alkaloid-containing seeds, w…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Convolvulaceae?
Convolvulaceae plants belong to the Solanales order in the Plantae kingdom. Browse the 266 species gallery above for visual identification references. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Convolvulaceae?
Convolvulaceae is classified in the order Solanales, class Magnoliopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. The family contains 266 accepted species worldwide.
⚠️ Are any Convolvulaceae species poisonous?
Yes, some Convolvulaceae species are toxic or poisonous. Always exercise caution with unknown specimens. View poisonous Convolvulaceae species or browse the full poisonous species guide.
Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia · Disclaimer
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