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bush morning glory

Ipomoea · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (11 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Bush morning glory, scientifically known as Ipomoea, is a versatile climbing plant celebrated for its vibrant, trumpet-shaped blooms. Beyond its ornamental beauty, various species possess significant medicinal properties, traditionally used in herbal remedies to treat inflammation, digestive issues, and skin ailments, making it a vital resource in ethnobotany.

Family
Convolvulaceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Root
Common names
Morning Glory · Morning-Glory · 1 more
Scientific synonyms
Macrostemma · Modesta · 50 more

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Ipomoea

Synonyms

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • Acmostemon
  • Exogonium
  • Dimerodisus
  • Parasitipomoea
  • Diatremis
  • Calonyction
  • Batatas
  • Calycantherum
  • Bonanox

German:

  • Prunkwinden
  • Prachtwinde
  • Prachtwinden
  • Mondblume
  • Trichterwinden
  • Prunkwinde
  • Trichterwinde
  • Ipomea
  • Prunkwinde
  • Prunkwinden

French:

  • Gloire du matin
  • ipomée
  • Ipomées

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

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 the 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 diverse geographical distribution across several European regions. In Northern Europe, its presence can be documented in Great Britain. Moving into Middle Europe, it is found within the borders of Austria, Belgium, and Germany. Additionally, the species extends into Southwestern Europe, specifically reaching the Baleares. Together, these locations highlight the plant's varied range across the continent.

Region Area
Northern Europe Great Britain
Middle Europe Austria
Middle Europe Belgium
Middle Europe Germany
Southwestern Europe Baleares
Southwestern Europe Corse
Southwestern Europe France
Southwestern Europe Portugal
Southwestern Europe Spain
Southeastern Europe Bulgaria

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Ipomoea 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 root.

Plant parts reported in Ipomoea
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Root 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Root

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Activities

Ipomoea has 3 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Laxative, Purgative, Cytotoxic.

Activities reported in Ipomoea
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Laxative 3 supporting sources ★★☆☆☆
Purgative 3 supporting sources ★★☆☆☆
Cytotoxic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Laxative

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology
  2. Current topics in medicinal chemistry
  3. Journal of natural products

Purgative

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology
  2. Current topics in medicinal chemistry
  3. Journal of natural products

Cytotoxic

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Medicinal Uses

Ipomoea has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include bowel movements, laxative, snakebite.

Most Reported Uses

Use Sources Consensus
bowel movements Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
laxative Current topics in medicinal chemistry (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
snakebite Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆