Ipomoea carnea subsp. fistulosa
Ipomoea carnea subsp. fistulosa, commonly known as the hollow morning glory, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to tropical regions. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, it is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat inflammation, skin ailments, and digestive issues, offering a rich source of bioactive phytochemical compounds.
- Scientific name: Ipomoea carnea subsp. fistulosa
- Family: Convolvulaceae
- Native range: Africa
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 | 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 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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Burundi | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Rwanda | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Chad | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Eritrea | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Somalia | WCVP |
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.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiinflammatory | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Ipomoea carnea subsp. fistulosa has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include AIDS.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| AIDS | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |