Ipomoea arborescens
Ipomoea arborescens, commonly known as the tree morning glory, is a significant medicinal shrub native to the Himalayan regions. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, it is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including skin disorders and inflammation, making it a valuable botanical resource in holistic healing practices.
- Scientific name: Ipomoea arborescens
- Family: Convolvulaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Solanales, it is classified under the family Convolvulaceae and specifically belongs to the genus Ipomoea.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Solanales | WCVP |
| Family | Convolvulaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Ipomoea | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution spanning across several diverse regions of the African continent. In West Tropical Africa, its presence is documented in both Guinea and Senegal. Moving into West-Central Tropical Africa, it can be found within the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The species also extends into East Tropical Africa, specifically inhabiting the territory of Kenya. Finally, its range reaches into South Tropical Africa, where it is located in Zimbabwe.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zimbabwe | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ipomoea arborescens has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include glycolipids.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| glycolipids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |