Ipomoea pauciflora
Ipomoea pauciflora, commonly known as a medicinal herb within the Convolvulaceae family, holds significant ethnobotanical interest. This species is recognized for its unique bioactive properties, offering potential therapeutic benefits in traditional healing practices. Researchers are increasingly exploring its chemical constituents to uncover new applications in modern pharmacology and wellness.
- Scientific name: Ipomoea pauciflora
- 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. Its specific taxonomic placement is defined 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, Ipomoea pauciflora, is known by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is referred to as the few-flowered morning glory, while in Spanish, it is commonly called morning glory de pocas flores. In Portuguese, the plant is known as euforbia de poucas flores.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse range of habitats across the southern portion of North America and into Central America. Within Mexico, its presence is widespread, spanning from the central regions to the Gulf coast. It can also be found extending into the southwestern and southeastern territories of the country. Moving further south, its geographical reach continues into the nation of Guatemala. Together, these regions define the specific environmental zones where the species thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Guatemala | WCVP |
| Central America | Honduras | WCVP |
| Central America | Nicaragua | WCVP |
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Ecuador | WCVP |
| Western South America | Peru | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ipomoea pauciflora has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include coumarins, flavonoids, tannins.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| coumarins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |