Ipomoea stans

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Regional and Traditional Names

Sources: Wikidata

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across various regions of Mexico. It is commonly found throughout the central part of the country, spanning Mexico Central. The species also extends its reach into the northeastern territories of Mexico Northeast. Additionally, its presence is noted in the coastal areas of Mexico Gulf. Finally, the plant can be located in the western reaches of Mexico Southwest.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Ipomoea stans is characterized by its growth form as a woody herb, exhibiting a structural complexity that allows it to function as a self-supporting climber. Although it possesses the capacity to act as a self-supporting vine, its habit is fundamentally that of a terrestrial plant, lacking aquatic or semiaquatic adaptations. As an independent organism, it does not exhibit parasitic behavior and is strictly terrestrial rather than epiphytic. The plant's development is defined by its woody nature, distinguishing it from purely non-woody herbaceous species, which supports its role as a robust, self-supporting climber within its natural habitat.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

shrub

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Reproduction

The reproduction of Ipomoea stans is centered on the production of seeds that exhibit a high degree of consistency in their physical dimensions. The seeds produced by this species are characterized by a very narrow range of weight, indicating a stable reproductive output. Specifically, the seed mass maintains a mean value of 0.04672 g, with individual seeds ranging from a minimum of 0.04651 g to a maximum of 0.04693 g. This minimal variation in seed mass suggests a highly regulated developmental process during the maturation of the embryos within the seed pods, ensuring that each offspring possesses a uniform nutrient reserve for germination.

Seed mass max:

0.04693 g

Seed mass mean:

0.04672 g

Seed mass min:

0.04651 g

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Ipomoea stans has 1 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root.

Root

1. Journal of natural products
2. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Conditions

Ipomoea stans has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include laxative.

Laxative

1. Journal of natural products

Preparations

Ipomoea stans has 1 reported preparations identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include dried roots of several morning glories.

Dried roots of several morning glories

1. Journal of natural products