Ipomoea pes-caprae
Beach morning glory/goat's foot
Ipomoea pes-caprae, commonly known as Beach Morning Glory, is a resilient creeping vine found along tropical coastlines. Renowned in traditional medicine, this plant possesses significant bioactive properties. It is widely utilized for treating skin inflammations, wounds, and gastrointestinal issues, offering a natural therapeutic approach to various ailments.
- Scientific name: Ipomoea pes-caprae
- Family: Convolvulaceae
- Native range: Africa
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. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement in 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 pes-caprae, is recognized by a variety of regional names across different languages and cultures. In Chinese, it is referred to as 馬鞍藤 (mǎ'ān téng), while in Malay, it is commonly called Pokok tapak kuda. Its presence in South Asia is noted by the name അടമ്പ് (adaṃp) in Malayalam and ছাগল কুঁড়ি (chāgala kuṛi) in Bengali. Additionally, in German-speaking regions, it is known as Ziegenfuß-Prunkwinde.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 馬鞍藤 | Wikidata |
| ms | Pokok tapak kuda | Wikidata |
| ml | അടമ്പ് | Wikidata |
| bn | ছাগল কুঁড়ি | Wikidata |
| de | Ziegenfuß-Prunkwinde | Wikidata |
| ht | Patat lanmè | Wikidata |
| to | Fuetahi | Wikidata |
| th | ผักบุ้งทะเล | Wikidata |
| vi | Muống biển | Wikidata |
| nl | Geitenhoefwinde | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide-ranging geographical distribution across several coastal regions. In Northern Africa, its presence is documented in Egypt. Its reach extends into Macaronesia, where it can be found in the Canary Islands, Cape Verde, and Madeira. Additionally, the species is located within West Tropical Africa, specifically in Benin. These diverse locations highlight the plant's ability to thrive in various tropical and subtropical environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Canary Is. | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Cape Verde | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Madeira | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mauritania | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Ipomoea pes-caprae, is a creeping perennial herb where the whole plant is often utilized for its various therapeutic properties. Its sprawling stems act as runners that creep along the sand, allowing the vegetation to spread rapidly across coastal terrains. The lush, fleshy leaves are distinctively shaped like a goat's foot and serve as a primary source of bioactive compounds. Periodically, the plant produces vibrant, trumpet-shaped flowers that add aesthetic beauty to the shoreline. Because of its diverse chemical profile, the entire plant is frequently employed in traditional medicine to treat ailments ranging from skin inflammations to digestive issues.- Total parts
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| whole plant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stems | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flowers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| entire plant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Ipomoea pes-caprae has 37 reported phytochemicals identified across 41 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, simonic acid B, steroids, terpenoids, 2-methylpropanoyl.
- Total chemicals
- 37
- Scientific sources
- 41
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| simonic acid B | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| steroids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2-methylpropanoyl | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| As | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cr | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| D-xylose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| III | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| L-rhamnose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Ipomoea pes-caprae has 4 reported activities identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antinociceptive, Antiophidic, Antispasmodic.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antinociceptive | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiophidic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antispasmodic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Ipomoea pes-caprae has 10 reported medicinal uses identified across 13 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include pain, inflammation, cancer, dermatitis, gastrointestinal disorders.
- Total uses
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 13
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| pain | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dermatitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastrointestinal disorders | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| headache | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypertension | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| multidrug resistance | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| salt stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stings | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |