Ipomoea crepidiformis
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NameIpomoea crepidiformis
Scientific NameIpomoea crepidiformis
Plant FamilyConvolvulaceae
Natural HabitatNative to East Africa, specifically found in tall, mature, undisturbed Brachystegia woodlands on dark grey sandy-loamy soils, typically at elevations around 1000 meters.
Parts Usedroot,whole_plant
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo specific traditional medicinal uses are widely documented for Ipomoea crepidiformis in ethnobotanical literature.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsUnknown due to a lack of specific research and documented traditional uses for this species.
Cultivation NotesAs a perennial herb, it likely thrives in well-drained, sandy-loamy soils and conditions typical of Brachystegia woodlands in tropical Africa. Propagation would likely be from seed or rootstock.
Raritycommon
Description
A perennial herb characterized by 1-3 erect stems emerging from a rootstock. It produces flowers with a pink corolla. The leaves are typically ovate to lanceolate and often appear silvery or pubescent.
