Ipomoea aprica
Image: C.V. Vidal; J. Paula-Souza (cc-by)
NameIpomoea aprica
Scientific NameIpomoea aprica
Plant FamilyConvolvulaceae
Natural HabitatNative to rocky fields (campo rupestre) on canga (ironstone crust) in Minas Gerais, Brazil, specifically in Brumadinho, Serra da Moeda.
Parts Usedwhole_plant
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesTraditional medicinal uses are not documented in the provided source.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsContraindications are not documented in the provided source.
Cultivation NotesCultivation notes are not documented in the provided source.
Rarityuncommon
Description
This herbarium specimen displays a herbaceous plant with an erect stem and alternate, linear to narrowly lanceolate leaves. It features terminal inflorescences bearing dried, trumpet-shaped flowers, which appear pinkish-brown in their preserved state.
