Ipomoea orizabensis var. orizabensis
Ipomoea orizabensis var. orizabensis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Scientifically known as Ipomoea orizabensis var. orizabensis, is a specialized medicinal plant valued in traditional ethnobotany. Native to specific ecological niches, this variety possesses unique phytochemical properties. It is frequently utilized in folk medicine to address various ailments, offering significant potential for pharmacological research and therapeutic applications.
- Family
- Convolvulaceae
- Native range
- Northern America
- Parts used
- Root
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Ornithosperma Serotina · Pharbitis Longipedunculata · 7 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Ipomoea orizabensis var. orizabensisSynonyms
- Ornithosperma serotina
- Pharbitis longipedunculata
- Pharbitis lilacina
- Quamoclit serotina
- Convolvulus serotinus
- Pharbitis tyrianthina
- Pharbitis serotina
- Ipomoea tyrianthina
- Ipomoea tyrianthina f. serotina
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified within the order Solanales and the family Convolvulaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Ipomoea, specifically as the variety orizabensis.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Solanales |
| Family | Convolvulaceae |
| Genus | Ipomoea |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread presence throughout various regions of Mexico. Its distribution can be found across the central territories of the country. Furthermore, it is located within the northeastern parts of Mexico. The species also inhabits the Gulf regions and the northwest areas. Finally, its geographical range extends into the southwest of Mexico.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Central |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf |
| Mexico | Mexico Northwest |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast |
| Central America | Guatemala |
| Central America | Honduras |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Ipomoea orizabensis var. orizabensis has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Root | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Root
- Journal of natural products
Chemicals
Ipomoea orizabensis var. orizabensis has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Glycolipids, scammonin 1, scammonin 2, tyrianthin 6.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Glycolipids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| scammonin 1 | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| scammonin 2 | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tyrianthin 6 | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Glycolipids
- Journal of natural products
scammonin 1
- Journal of natural products
scammonin 2
- Journal of natural products
tyrianthin 6
- Journal of natural products
Preparations
Ipomoea orizabensis var. orizabensis has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include methanolic extract.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Methanolic extract | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Methanolic extract
- Journal of natural products