Clustered Morning Glory
Ipomoea staphylina · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (8 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Clustered Morning Glory, scientifically known as Ipomoea staphylina, is a versatile climbing shrub valued in traditional medicine. Native to tropical regions, this plant features distinctive flower clusters and lush foliage. It is primarily recognized for its therapeutic potential, offering various bioactive compounds used to treat diverse medicinal ailments.
- Family
- Convolvulaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Stem
- Common names
- Clustered Morning Glory
- Scientific synonyms
- Convolvulus Kleinii · Convolvulus Racemosus
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- Clustered Morning Glory
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Ipomoea staphylinaSynonyms
- Convolvulus kleinii
- Convolvulus racemosus
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It falls under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Solanales, specifically within the family Convolvulaceae. Finally, it is identified by its genus, Ipomoea.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Solanales |
| Family | Convolvulaceae |
| Genus | Ipomoea |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide distribution across the diverse landscapes of the Indian Subcontinent. Within the large territory of India, it can be found growing in various natural habitats. Its presence extends northward into the lush, tropical regions of Assam. The species is also commonly documented throughout the country of Bangladesh. Finally, its geographical range reaches further south to include the island nation of Sri Lanka.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh |
| Indian Subcontinent | India |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Ipomoea staphylina has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include stem.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Stem | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Stem
- Tropical life sciences research
Chemicals
Ipomoea staphylina has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, quercetin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flavonoids
- Tropical life sciences research
quercetin
- Tropical life sciences research
Activities
Ipomoea staphylina has 2 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antimicrobial.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antibacterial
- Tropical life sciences research
Antimicrobial
- Tropical life sciences research
Medicinal Uses
Ipomoea staphylina has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include stomach ulcers.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| stomach ulcers | Tropical life sciences research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| matured stem bark latex | Tropical life sciences research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |