-Plants (Kingdom Plantae)

-Vascular Plants (Phylum Tracheophyta)

-Flowering Plants (Subphylum Angiospermae)

-Dicots (Class Magnoliopsida)

-Nightshades, Bindweeds, Gooseweeds, and Allies (Order Solanales)

-Bindweed Family (Family Convolvulaceae)

-Subfamily Convolvuloideae

-Tribe Ipomoeeae

-Morning-Glories (Genus Ipomoea)

-Moonflower (Ipomoea alba)

This plant is a vigorous, twining climber, capable of reaching several meters in length as it scrambles over fences, trellises, or other vegetation. It bears heart-shaped leaves and produces thick, green stems that coil around supports. Its most remarkable feature is the flower: a large, trumpet-shaped bloom that can reach 10–15 cm (4–6 inches) across. The petals are pure white, sometimes with a faint greenish or creamy centre and they reflect moonlight—hence the name “moonflower.” A defining characteristic of Ipomoea alba is its nocturnal blooming behaviour. The tightly furled buds begin to unfurl rapidly at dusk, often opening fully within minutes. The flowers release a sweet, powerful fragrance that attracts night-active pollinators, particularly moths such as hawk moths.