Ipomoea asarifolia
Ipomoea asarifolia, commonly known as the morning glory variety, is a versatile medicinal plant valued in traditional healing practices. Characterized by its climbing vines and delicate blooms, it possesses significant bioactive properties. Often utilized for its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial potential, this botanical offers promising therapeutic benefits for holistic wellness.
- Scientific name: Ipomoea asarifolia
- Family: Convolvulaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Solanales, it is a member of the family Convolvulaceae. Its scientific classification concludes with the genus Ipomoea, identifying it as Ipomoea asarifolia.
| 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 notable geographical distribution spanning both Atlantic islands and the African mainland. Within the Macaronesian region, it can be found growing in Cape Verde. Its presence extends significantly into West Tropical Africa across several different nations. Specifically, the species is documented in Burkina, Gambia, and Ghana. Additionally, its range includes the coastal areas of Guinea.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Macaronesia | Cape Verde | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mauritania | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Niger | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ipomoea asarifolia has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include caffeic acid, chlorogenic acid, rutin.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| caffeic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chlorogenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rutin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Ipomoea asarifolia has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include dermatitis, edema, peritonitis, scabies, skin ulcers.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| dermatitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| edema | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| peritonitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| scabies | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| skin ulcers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |