Ipomoea orizabensis
Ipomoea orizabensis, commonly known as the rice morning glory, is a versatile medicinal plant valued in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its diverse pharmacological properties, this species is frequently utilized to treat various ailments, offering significant therapeutic potential through its unique bioactive compounds and traditional applications in herbal medicine.
- Scientific name: Ipomoea orizabensis
- Family: Convolvulaceae
- Native range: Northern America
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. Finally, its specific taxonomic placement is within 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 ruzosophylla (often referred to in botanical literature as Ipomoea ruzosophylla or related species like Ipomoea obscura), is known by various names depending on the region. In Arabic, it is commonly referred to as جذر المحمودة or لبلاب المكسيكي.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | جذر المحمودة | Wikidata |
| ar | لبلاب المكسيكي | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad presence throughout the diverse landscapes of Mexico. It can be found spanning across the central regions of the country in Mexico Central. Its distribution also extends into the northeastern territories categorized as Mexico Northeast. Furthermore, the species inhabits the coastal and inland areas of Mexico Gulf. Finally, its range reaches the western stretches of the nation, including Mexico Northwest and Mexico Southwest.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Guatemala | WCVP |
| Central America | Honduras | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Ipomoea orbanzensis, utilizes its roots as a vital component for its medicinal properties and overall survival. In many traditional healing practices, the roots of such species are harvested and processed to extract bioactive compounds used in various therapeutic applications. Beyond their chemical significance, these roots serve the essential biological function of anchoring the plant firmly into the soil and absorbing the necessary water and nutrients required for its growth.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Ipomoea orizabensis has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Ipomoea orizabensis has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include laxative.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| laxative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |