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tall morning-glory

Ipomoea purpurea · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (19 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Tall morning-glory, scientifically known as Ipomoea purpurea, is a vigorous climbing vine celebrated for its vibrant, trumpet-shaped blooms. Beyond its ornamental beauty, this plant holds historical significance in traditional medicine, often utilized for its diverse pharmacological properties, including its potential sedative, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial effects in various cultures.

Family
Convolvulaceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Leaves
Common names
Common Morning Glory · Tall Morning Glory · 3 more
Scientific synonyms
Pharbitis Purpurea · Convolvulus Schultesii · 24 more

Names

Common Names

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • Ipomoea intermedia
  • Convolvulus mutabilis
  • Ipomoea chanetii
  • Convolvulus purpureus
  • Manto de María
  • Ipomoea hispida
  • Ipomoea purpurea var. diversifolia
  • Pharbitis hispida
  • Ipomoea pilosissima
  • Ipomoea glandulifera
  • Ipomoea zuccagnii
  • Convolvulus glandulifer
  • Ipomoea purpurea f triloba
  • Ipomoea hirsutula
  • Ipomoea affinis
  • Ipomoea purpurea var diversifolia
  • Manto de Maria
  • Batatilla
  • Campanilla morada
  • Mecapatli
  • Gloria de la mañana

German:

  • Purpur-Prunkwinde
  • Prunkwinde
  • Purpur-Prunkwinde
  • Purpurne Prunkwinde
  • Himmelblaue Prunkwinde
  • Prunkwinde

French:

  • Volubilis
  • Ipomaea purpurea
  • belle-de-jour
  • ipomée pourpre
  • ipomée pourprée
  • liseron pourpre
  • volubilis

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Ipomoea purpurea

Synonyms

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 designation 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

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse presence across several distinct regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its range can be observed within Great Britain. Moving into Middle Europe, the species is found in both Austria and Germany. The distribution extends further into Southwestern Europe, where it inhabits the Baleares. Additionally, this medicinal plant is also documented growing throughout France.

Region Area Source
Northern Europe Great Britain WCVP
Middle Europe Austria WCVP
Middle Europe Germany WCVP
Southwestern Europe Baleares WCVP
Southwestern Europe France WCVP
Southwestern Europe Spain WCVP
Southeastern Europe Bulgaria WCVP
Southeastern Europe Greece WCVP
Southeastern Europe Italy WCVP
Southeastern Europe Romania WCVP

Plant Parts

This plant, commonly known as morning glory, utilizes its broad, heart-shaped leaves to facilitate photosynthesis and support its rapid climbing growth habit. These leaves serve as a vital component of the organism's structure, capturing sunlight to fuel the production of its vibrant, trumpet-shaped flowers. In various traditional medicinal contexts, the chemical properties contained within the foliage are often studied, although care must be taken due to the presence of alkaloids.
Plant Part Sources Confidence
leaves Chemistry & biodiversity (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Chemicals

Ipomoea purpurea has 12 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (+)-Syringaresinol, (6S,9R)-roseoside, (6S,9R)-vomifoliol, Daucosterol, Isovitexin.

Most Reported Compounds

Compound Sources Confidence
(+)-Syringaresinol Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
(6S,9R)-roseoside Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
(6S,9R)-vomifoliol Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Daucosterol Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Isovitexin Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
N-p-hydroxy-cis-coumaroyltyramine Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
N-p-hydroxy-trans-coumaroyltyramine Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
N-trans-Feruloyltyramine Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Syringopicroside Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Umbelliferone Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Activities

Ipomoea purpurea has 3 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidepressant, Anxiolytic, Sedative.

Most Reported Activities

Activity Sources Confidence
Antidepressant Chemistry & biodiversity (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Anxiolytic Chemistry & biodiversity (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Sedative Chemistry & biodiversity (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Medicinal Uses

Ipomoea purpurea has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antidepressant, anxiolytic, sedative.

Most Reported Uses

Use Sources Confidence
antidepressant Chemistry & biodiversity (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
anxiolytic Chemistry & biodiversity (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
sedative Chemistry & biodiversity (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆