Blue Morning Glory

Description:

Ipomoea indica is a species of flowering plant in the family Convolvulaceae, known by several common names, including blue morning glory, oceanblue morning glory, koali awa, and blue dawn flower.... It is a vigorous tender perennial vine native to tropical habitats throughout the world. It bears heart-shaped or 3-lobed leaves and rich purple funnel-shaped flowers 6–8 cm in diameter, from spring to autumn. (Wikipedia) The funnel-shaped flowers are quite beautiful, but it's not hard to see the impact this invasive species has on the natural environment. However, one positive note in this plants favour is that it is an excellent sand-stabilizer and prevents dune erosion.

Habitat:

Found along the edge of the Kalang River in Urunga. Salt water environment. Climate is warm to hot, and quite humid during the summer months. It prefers a tropical climate and doesn't tolerate cold conditions.

Notes:

In Australian bushland, some species of morning glory develop thick roots and tend to grow in dense thickets. They can quickly spread by way of long, creeping stems. By crowding out, blanketing and smothering other plants, morning glory has turned into a serious invasive weed problem.