Ipomoea cairica
Ipomea cairica, commonly known as Railroad Vine or Bindweed, is a vigorous climbing perennial found in tropical regions. Renowned for its medicinal versatility, this plant is utilized in traditional healing to treat inflammation, skin ailments, and digestive issues. Its bioactive compounds offer significant potential for modern pharmacological research and development.
- Scientific name: Ipomoea cairica
- Family: Convolvulaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified within the order Solanales and the family Convolvulaceae. Ultimately, the medicinal species is identified by 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 broad distribution across several distinct regions, including parts of Southwestern Europe. Within this area, it can be found in both Spain and the Baleares islands. Its presence also extends into Southeastern Europe, specifically documented in Sicilia. Furthermore, the species is located in Northern Africa, notably within Egypt. Finally, its range reaches the Macaronesia region, specifically documented in the Canary Is.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Sicilia | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Canary Is. | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Cape Verde | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ipomoea cairica has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include jalapinolic acid, (11S)-hydroxyhexadecanoic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| jalapinolic acid | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (11S)-hydroxyhexadecanoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Ipomoea cairica has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Antidiabetic.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |