Ipomoea leptophylla
Ipomoea leptophylla, commonly known as the slender morning glory, is a resilient medicinal plant valued for its unique therapeutic properties. Often found in arid regions, this species is traditionally utilized in herbal remedies to address various ailments, offering significant pharmacological potential for modern research into its bioactive natural compounds.
- Scientific name: Ipomoea leptophylla
- Family: Convolvulaceae
- Native range: Northern America
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 placed in the family Convolvulaceae. It is further 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 |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Ipomoea leptophylla, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In German, it is called Buschige Prunkwinde, while in Arabic, it is written as ايبومويا ليبتوفيلا. In Chinese, the plant is identified as 膜叶番薯, a name that remains consistent across the zh, zh-hans, and zh-cn language codes.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Buschige Prunkwinde | Wikidata |
| arz | ايبومويا ليبتوفيلا | Wikidata |
| zh | 膜叶番薯 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 膜叶番薯 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 膜叶番薯 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 膜葉番薯 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several regions of the United States. In the Northwestern U.S.A., it can be found growing in the states of Colorado, Montana, and Wyoming. Moving toward the North-Central U.S.A., the species also inhabits the plains of Kansas. Additionally, its range extends into the state of Nebraska within the North-Central region. Together, these locations define the primary geographical footprint of Ipomoea leptophylla.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Colorado | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Montana | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Wyoming | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Kansas | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Nebraska | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Oklahoma | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | South Dakota | WCVP |
| South-Central U.S.A. | New Mexico | WCVP |
| South-Central U.S.A. | Texas | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Ipomoea leptophylla, is characterized by its distinctive foliage, which serves as a primary component in its morphological profile. The leaves are typically small, narrow, and slender, reflecting the species' adaptation to its specific environmental conditions. In the context of its medicinal properties, these leaves are often the most significant part of the plant studied for their bioactive compounds and therapeutic potential.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Ipomoea leptophylla has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include lauric acid, operculinic acid, propanoic acid, trans-cinnamic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| lauric acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| operculinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| propanoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| trans-cinnamic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |