Ipomoea lacunosa
Ipomoea lacunosa, commonly known as the lacunose morning glory, is a versatile medicinal plant found in tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is used in traditional medicine to treat inflammation, skin ailments, and digestive issues. This resilient climber offers significant potential for modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Ipomoea lacunosa
- Family: Convolvulaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Solanales, it is classified under the family Convolvulaceae and 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 lacunosa, is known by various regional names across different languages and cultures. In Sweden, it is referred to as Vit praktvinda (sv), while in Wales, it carries the name Tegwch-y-bore gwyn (cy). The Finnish language identifies it as kaljuelämänlanka (fi), and it is known in Taiwan as 白星牽牛 (zh-tw). Additionally, in Chinese, it is called 瘤梗甘薯 (zh).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| sv | Vit praktvinda | Wikidata |
| cy | Tegwch-y-bore gwyn | Wikidata |
| fi | kaljuelämänlanka | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 白星牽牛 | Wikidata |
| zh | 瘤梗甘薯 | Wikidata |
| ja | マメアサガオ | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 瘤梗甘薯 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 瘤梗甘薯 | Wikidata |
| zh | 瘤梗番薯 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range that spans across multiple continents and climatic zones. In Middle Europe, its presence can be documented in countries such as Belgium and Germany. Moving toward the east, it is found in the Russian Far East, specifically within the Primorye region. Its distribution extends into Western Asia, where it grows in Palestine. Finally, the species is also located within the southeastern portions of China.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Palestine | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Kazan-retto | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Illinois | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Iowa | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Kansas | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Ipomoea lacunosa, is a climbing perennial that utilizes various components for its medicinal properties, most notably its seeds. While the leaves and stems are often studied for their biological activities, the seeds serve as a significant part of the plant's reproductive and chemical profile. In traditional practices and pharmacological studies, the seeds are recognized for containing specific bioactive compounds that contribute to the overall therapeutic potential of the species.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| seeds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Ipomoea lacunosa has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (E)-2-methylbut-2-enoic acid, 4,11-dihydroxyhexadecanoic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (E)-2-methylbut-2-enoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 4,11-dihydroxyhexadecanoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Ipomoea lacunosa has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antiviral.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |