Ipomoea wightii
Ipomoea wightii, commonly known as the climbing morning glory, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its bioactive compounds, this climbing vine offers significant therapeutic potential. Researchers are increasingly exploring its phytochemical properties to discover new applications in treating various ailments and promoting wellness.
- Scientific name: Ipomoea wightii
- 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. 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 |
Common Names
This plant, Ipomoea wightii, is known by several different names depending on the region and language. In English, it is commonly referred to as the Morning Glory, while in Spanish, it is known as Campanilla. In Tagalog, the plant is called Gagamba.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution across several key regions of the African continent. In West-Central Tropical Africa, it can be found growing in Burundi and the Central African Republic. Its presence continues through the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda within that same central zone. Additionally, the species extends into Northeast Tropical Africa. Specifically, it has been identified as growing within the borders of Ethiopia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Burundi | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Rwanda | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Somalia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Sudan-South Sudan | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Uganda | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Ipomoea wightii, utilizes its leaves as a primary component in traditional medicinal applications. These foliage structures are often harvested and processed to extract their bioactive compounds, which are believed to possess various therapeutic properties. In many herbal practices, the leaves serve as the central part of preparations used to address specific health concerns, making them the most significant botanical element for its medicinal use.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Ipomoea wightii has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiulcer.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiulcer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Ipomoea wightii has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include breast cancer, ulcers.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| breast cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ulcers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |