Ipomoea chrysocalyx
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NameIpomoea chrysocalyx
Scientific NameIpomoea chrysocalyx D.F.Austin
Plant FamilyConvolvulaceae
Natural HabitatNative to Ecuador, this species is found climbing in thickets at elevations around 600 meters, specifically documented from the El Oro province.
Parts Usedwhole_plant
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo specific traditional medicinal uses for Ipomoea chrysocalyx are widely documented in ethnobotanical literature.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNo specific contraindications are known for Ipomoea chrysocalyx due to a lack of documented medicinal use.
Cultivation NotesThis climbing vine likely thrives in tropical or subtropical climates with moderate humidity and well-drained soil. It prefers to grow within thickets or with suitable support structures, consistent with its natural habitat.
Rarityrare
Description
A climbing vine characterized by large, broadly cordate (heart-shaped) leaves with prominent venation. The plant produces white, trumpet-shaped flowers, typical of the morning glory family, which are seen in a dried state on the specimen.
