Ipomoea carnea fistulosa
Ipomoea carnea subsp. fistulosa · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Ipomoea carnea fistulosa, scientifically known as Ipomoea carnea subsp. fistulosa, is a resilient shrub native to various tropical regions. Renowned for its therapeutic potential, this plant is utilized in traditional medicine to treat ailments ranging from skin inflammations to digestive issues, offering valuable bioactive compounds for pharmacological research.
- Family
- Convolvulaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Bush Morning-Glory · Bush Morning Glory
- Scientific synonyms
- Batatas Crassicaulis · Saccia Elegans · 13 more
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- bush morning-glory
- Bush morning glory
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Ipomoea carnea subsp. fistulosaSynonyms
- Batatas crassicaulis
- Saccia elegans
- Convolvulus fistulosus
- Ipomoea crassicaulis var. goodellii
- Convolvulus batatilla
- Ipomoea crassicaulis
- Ipomoea gossypioides
- Ipomoea batatilla
- Ipomoea fruticosa
- Ipomoea fistulosa
- Ipomoea fistulosa f. albiflora
- Ipomoea fistulosa var. nicaraguensis
- Ipomoea nicaraguensis
- Ipomoea texana
- Ipomoea tragulifera
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Amapola rosa
- Gloria de la Mañana
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Following its classification through the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Solanales, it is placed in the family Convolvulaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Ipomoea as the subspecies fistulosa.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Solanales |
| Family | Convolvulaceae |
| Genus | Ipomoea |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse range of habitats across several regions of the African continent. In West Tropical Africa, its presence is documented in both Guinea and the Ivory Coast. The species also extends into West-Central Tropical Africa, where it can be found in Burundi. Furthermore, it is known to inhabit the territory of Cameroon within the same central region. Finally, its geographical reach includes Rwanda, completing its distribution across these tropical zones.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Burundi |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Rwanda |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Chad |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Eritrea |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Somalia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Ipomoea carnea subsp. fistulosa 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 leaf.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf
- Fitoterapia
Activities
Ipomoea carnea subsp. fistulosa has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiinflammatory.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antiinflammatory | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antiinflammatory
- Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology
Conditions
Ipomoea carnea subsp. fistulosa has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include AIDS.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Aids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Aids
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Preparations
Ipomoea carnea subsp. fistulosa has 2 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Water extracts, dichloromethane extract.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Water extracts | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Dichloromethane extract | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Water extracts
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Dichloromethane extract
- Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology