Ipomoea amazonica
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NameIpomoea amazonica
Scientific NameIpomoea amazonica
Plant FamilyConvolvulaceae
Natural HabitatFound in 'bahias' (lagoons/ponds) in the Department of Santa Cruz, Province of Velasco, Bolivia, specifically Lago Caiman. These areas are fed by the Rio Ibañez during the rainy season and become isolated in the dry season. It grows on floating mats dominated by Oryzarium cubense, with Eichhornia azurea and Paspalum galmata at the edges, alongside other lianas, at an elevation of approximately 200 meters.
Parts Used
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo specific traditional medicinal uses are widely documented for Ipomoea amazonica in available ethnobotanical literature.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNo specific contraindications are documented for Ipomoea amazonica.
Cultivation NotesThis species is a liana that grows on floating mats in aquatic environments, suggesting a preference for wet, possibly tropical or subtropical conditions. It is locally abundant in its native habitat.
Raritycommon
Description
A climbing liana characterized by heart-shaped (cordate) leaves and producing pink flowers. This species is often found growing on floating mats in its natural aquatic habitats.
