Ipomoea chondrosepala
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NameIpomoea chondrosepala
Scientific NameIpomoea chondrosepala Hallier fil.
Plant FamilyConvolvulaceae
Natural HabitatThis species is found in the humid Tucumano-Bolivian forests at the foothills of the Incahuasi mountain range in Chuquisaca, Luis Calvo Province, Villa Vaca Guzman Municipality, Bolivia, at an elevation of approximately 1020 meters. It grows among other voluble plants and thorny shrubs, with species like Solanum, Tecoma itara, and Enterolobium contortisiliquum present in the tree stratum.
Parts Used
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesUnknown.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsUnknown.
Cultivation NotesSpecific cultivation notes are unknown, but it naturally thrives in humid Tucumano-Bolivian forest environments at moderate elevations (around 1020m). It is a climbing or twining herb, suggesting a need for support.
Rarityuncommon
Description
Ipomoea chondrosepala is a glabrous, voluble (twining or climbing) herb. It produces conspicuous, tubular-campanulate (bell-shaped) flowers of a lilac color. The plant is also noted for containing milky latex.
