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Ipomoea hederifolia L. (syn: Quamoclit hederifolia, Quamoclit coccinea (L.) Moench.)

Herbaceous liana; leaves alternate, simple, palmately lobed and veined, base cordate, margin entire, apex acute; inflorescence axillary; corolla bright red; stamens, style and stigma well-exserted.