Ipomoea carnea
Ipomoea carnea, commonly known as the creeping morning glory, is a versatile medicinal plant valued in traditional healing. Renowned for its bioactive compounds, it is frequently utilized to treat skin ailments, inflammation, and digestive issues. This resilient climber offers significant therapeutic potential for holistic wellness and natural pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Ipomoea carnea
- Family: Convolvulaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is ordered as Solanales and falls under the family Convolvulaceae. Finally, it 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 diverse geographical range spanning across the African continent. In Northern Africa, its presence is documented within the territories of Egypt and Libya. Moving toward the western regions, it is found throughout West Tropical Africa. Specifically, its distribution includes the nations of Burkina, Guinea, and Ivory Coast. These various locations highlight the plant's ability to thrive in different tropical and subtropical environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Libya | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| 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 |
Chemicals
Ipomoea carnea has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, fatty acids, flavonoid, flavonoids, polyphenols.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fatty acids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| swainsonine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Ipomoea carnea has 7 reported activities identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antiproliferative, Anxiolytic, Cytotoxic, Gastroprotective.
- Total activities
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiproliferative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anxiolytic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gastroprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sedative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Ipomoea carnea has 9 reported medicinal uses identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include anti-oxidant, anxiolytic, cancer, gastric ulcers, gastrointestinal disorders.
- Total uses
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| anti-oxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anxiolytic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastric ulcers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastrointestinal disorders | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sedative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wound | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wound healing | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |