Ipomoea hederacea
Ipomoea hederaacea, commonly known as Ivy-leaved Morning Glory, is a versatile creeping vine valued in traditional medicine. Renowned for its diverse phytochemical properties, this plant is frequently utilized for its potential anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects, offering significant therapeutic promise in treating various ailments within diverse ethnobotanical practices globally.
- Scientific name: Ipomoea hederacea
- Family: Convolvulaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Solanales and the family Convolvulaceae. Ultimately, it is categorized under 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 |
Common Names
This plant, Ipomoea hederaacea, is known by various names depending on the region and language. In German, it is referred to as Efeu-Prunkwinde, while in Upper Sorbian, it is called Blušćojta pyšna wijawkka. Its Swedish name is Murgrönsvinda, and in Chinese, it is identified as 裂叶牵牛. Additionally, in Welsh, the plant is known as Tegwch-y-bore dail eiddew.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Efeu-Prunkwinde | Wikidata |
| hsb | Blušćojta pyšna wijawka | Wikidata |
| sv | Murgrönsvinda | Wikidata |
| zh | 裂叶牵牛 | Wikidata |
| cy | Tegwch-y-bore dail eiddew | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 碗仔花 | Wikidata |
| az | Otvari ipomeya | Wikidata |
| fi | liuskaelämänlanka | Wikidata |
| arz | ايبومويا هيديراسيا | Wikidata |
| ar | حب النيل | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a varied geographical distribution across several regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its presence can be identified within the borders of Great Britain. Moving into Middle Europe, it is found in both Belgium and Germany. The species also extends into Southeastern Europe, where it inhabits the landscape of Greece. Finally, its range continues through Southeastern Europe to include Romania.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Romania | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Central European Russia | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Libya | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Canary Is. | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known as Ipomeea hederaacea, is a climbing vine where various components may be studied for their biological properties, though its reproductive potential is primarily concentrated in its seeds. These seeds are produced within small capsules following the flowering stage and serve as the fundamental unit for the plant's dispersal and propagation. In the context of medicinal research, the chemical composition found within these seeds is of particular interest to those investigating the plant's secondary metabolites and potential therapeutic applications.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| seeds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Ipomoea hederacea has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anthelmintic, Cytotoxic, Phytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anthelmintic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Phytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |