Hedge Glory

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

• gloria de la manana

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Convolvulus carneus

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

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.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (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.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Ipomoea carnea is characterized by its ability to thrive across a broad altitudinal gradient, ranging from sea level up to a maximum elevation of 1750 m AMSL. On average, the species is most commonly encountered at a mean elevation of approximately 400 m AMSL, demonstrating a strong preference for lower to mid-altitude landscapes. While specific data regarding its primary habitat remains partially undefined (?), the plant's distribution across such a wide elevational range suggests a highly adaptable ecological niche capable of colonizing various environmental conditions within these altitude constraints.

Elevational range max:

1750 m AMSL

Elevational range mean:

400 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

0 m AMSL

Habitat :

(?)

Life history

The life history of Ipomoea carneat is characterized by its classification as a perennial organism, allowing it to persist through multiple growing seasons and maintain a stable presence in its ecological niche. Structurally, the plant is categorized under the life form of phanerophyte, specifically exhibiting traits consistent with both phanerophyte and nanophanerophyte classifications, which indicates that its perennating buds are located well above the ground level on aerial stems. This growth habit enables the plant to survive various environmental stresses by protecting its regenerative tissues above the soil surface, facilitating a continuous life cycle that supports its long-term survival in its natural habitat.

Life form :

phanerophyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Ipomoea carnea is characterized by a woody growth form, primarily manifesting as a shrub or a self-supporting liana. It functions as an independent organism, lacking any parasitic tendencies, and is classified as a terrestrial plant rather than an aquatic or epiphytic species. The plant exhibits a climbing habit that is self-supporting, allowing it to maintain structural integrity without being an obligatory climber. In terms of dimensions, it typically reaches a minimum height of 0.5 m, with its maximum growth potential extending up to 3 m.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

shrub

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

3 m

Plant height min:

0.5 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Ipomoea carneat is characterized by its utilization of the C3 photosynthetic pathway, a mechanism where the initial carbon fixation occurs through the enzyme RuBisCO to form a three-carbon compound. This metabolic process dictates the plant's gas exchange dynamics and water-use efficiency, as it relies on the diffusion of carbon dioxide through stomata while managing the inherent risks of photorespiration. The energy conversion within its tissues is driven by the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis, which generate ATP and NADPH to fuel the Calvin cycle. Furthermore, its physiological resilience is supported by specific cellular adaptations that allow for efficient nutrient uptake and osmotic regulation, enabling the plant to maintain turgor pressure and metabolic activity across varying environmental conditions.

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Reproduction

The reproduction of Ipomoea carneat is characterized by the production of seeds that exhibit a highly consistent physical profile. Based on the available morphological data, the seed mass is remarkably uniform, with a recorded mean value of 0.0792 g. This consistency is further evidenced by the fact that the maximum and minimum observed seed masses are both identical at 0.0792 g, indicating a negligible range of variation in weight among the individual seeds produced during the reproductive cycle.

Seed mass mean:

0.0792 g

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Ipomoea carnea has 2 reported plant parts identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include flower, leaf.

Flower

1. Ancient science of life
2. Scientific reports

Leaf

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology
2. Applied biochemistry and biotechnology

Chemicals

Ipomoea carnea has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Fatty acids, Flavonoid, polyphenols, swainsonine.

Flavonoids

1. Ancient science of life
2. Scientific reports

Fatty acids

1. Scientific reports

Flavonoid

1. Natural product research

polyphenols

1. Natural product research

swainsonine

1. Revista de neurologia

Activities

Ipomoea carnea has 7 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antiproliferative, Anxiolytic, Cytotoxic, Gastroprotective.

Antioxidant

1. Natural product research

Antiproliferative

1. Natural product research

Anxiolytic

1. Journal of complementary & integrative medicine

Cytotoxic

1. Natural product research

Gastroprotective

1. Scientific reports

Hepatoprotective

1. Journal of complementary & integrative medicine

Sedative

1. Journal of complementary & integrative medicine

Medicinal Uses

Ipomoea carnea has 9 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include anti-oxidant, anxiolytic, cancer, gastric ulcers, gastrointestinal disorders.

Most Reported Uses

Preparations