This is because some species of Convolvulaceae (like Convolvulus arvensis and Ipomoea × leucantha) have been known to cause problems in crops, especially in cotton fields. (wikipedia.org)
Genus2
Morning glory species belong to many genera, some of which are: Argyreia Astripomoea Calystegia Convolvulus Ipomoea (the largest genus) Lepistemon Merremia Operculina Rivea Stictocardia As the name suggests, most morning glory flowers unfurl into full bloom in the early morning. (wikipedia.org)
Ancient Mesoamerican civilizations used the morning glory species Ipomoea alba to convert the latex from the Castilla elastica tree and also the guayule plant to produce bouncing rubber balls. (wikipedia.org)
Species4
Ipomoea nil, a species of morning glory, was first known in China for its medicinal uses, due to the laxative properties of its seeds. (wikipedia.org)
In parts of the US, species such as Calystegia sepium (hedge bindweed), Ipomoea purpurea (common morning glory) and Ipomoea indica (blue morning glory) have shown to be invasive. (wikipedia.org)
In fact, as of 2021, most non-native species of Ipomoea are currently illegal to cultivate, possess, and sell in the U.S. state of Arizona, and before 4 January 2020, this ban applied to native species, too. (wikipedia.org)
Ipomoea nil), producing many seeds, and some perennial species (e.g. (wikipedia.org)
Indica1
In parts of the US, species such as Calystegia sepium (hedge bindweed), Ipomoea purpurea (common morning glory) and Ipomoea indica (blue morning glory) have shown to be invasive. (wikipedia.org)
Aquatica1
Ipomoea aquatica is a federal noxious weed, though some states, like Texas, have acknowledged its status as a vegetable and allow it to be grown. (wikipedia.org)
Convolvulus2
Morning glory species belong to many genera, some of which are: Argyreia Astripomoea Calystegia Convolvulus Ipomoea (the largest genus) Lepistemon Merremia Operculina Rivea Stictocardia As the name suggests, most morning glory flowers unfurl into full bloom in the early morning. (wikipedia.org)
This is because some species of Convolvulaceae (like Convolvulus arvensis and Ipomoea × leucantha) have been known to cause problems in crops, especially in cotton fields. (wikipedia.org)