Ipomoea capillacea

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Leptocallis armata
• Ipomoea aristulata
• Ipomoea armata
• Ipomoea muricata f. alba
• Ipomoea pseudolinum
• Convolvulus capillaceus

Regional and Traditional Names

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Following its descent through the subclass Magnoliidae and order Solanales, it is a member of the family Convolvulaceae. Finally, it is taxonomically identified under the genus Ipomoea.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range spanning across North America. In the Southwestern United States, its presence is noted within the state of Arizona. Moving into the South-Central United States, it can be found throughout New Mexico and Texas. Its distribution extends significantly into Mexico, covering the central regions of the country. Furthermore, the species is also documented across Northeast Mexico.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Ipomoea capillacea is characterized by its ability to thrive across a diverse altitudinal gradient, spanning from lower montane regions to higher elevations. This species is found within an elevational range that begins at a minimum of 400 m AMSL and extends up to a maximum of 2000 m AMSL. This broad vertical distribution suggests an adaptability to varying environmental conditions, including fluctuations in temperature, atmospheric pressure, and moisture availability typically encountered between these two distinct altitudes. Such a range allows the plant to occupy a variety of ecological niches within its habitat, ranging from warmer, lowland environments to cooler, more temperate mid-elevation zones.

Elevational range max:

2000 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

400 m AMSL

Life history

The life history of Ipomoea capillacea is characterized by its status as a perennial species, though it can exhibit variable growth patterns depending on environmental conditions and local climates. As a perennial, the plant is capable of surviving for multiple growing seasons, often establishing a robust presence in its habitat through continuous vegetative growth and periodic reproductive cycles. Its developmental stages involve the establishment of a climbing or trailing habit, where it utilizes its physiological structure to navigate its surroundings, eventually transitioning into reproductive phases that ensure the continuation of its lineage. This longevity allows the plant to adapt to seasonal fluctuations, maintaining its lifecycle over extended periods rather than completing its entire biological process within a single year.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Ipomoea capillaea is characterized by its growth form as a non-woody herb and specifically a forb. As a terrestrial plant, it does not function as an epiphyte, whether obligate or facultative, nor does it exhibit aquatic or semiaquatic tendencies, remaining strictly land-based. The plant exhibits a climbing habit, functioning as a self-supporting vine or liana rather than being an obligatory or facultative climber that requires external structures for all stages of development. Furthermore, it is an independent organism, showing no parasitic behavior, and maintains a non-woody structure throughout its vegetative body.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Growth form :

forb

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

non-woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Ipomoea capillacea has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include seed.

Seed

1. Biomedical chromatography : BMC

Chemicals

Ipomoea capillacea has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CHANOCLAVINE, lysergol.

CHANOCLAVINE

1. Journal of biomolecular structure & dynamics
2. Journal of chromatography. B, Analytical technologies in the biomedical and life sciences
3. Biomedical chromatography : BMC

lysergol

1. Journal of chromatography. B, Analytical technologies in the biomedical and life sciences
2. Biomedical chromatography : BMC