Ipomoea fanshawei
Image: Fanshawe, D.B. (cc-by)
NameIpomoea fanshawei
Scientific NameIpomoea fanshawei
Plant FamilyConvolvulaceae
Natural HabitatThis species is found prostrate among tall grasses, often in areas near dambos (seasonally wet grasslands), in regions like Machili, Northern Rhodesia (present-day Zambia).
Parts Usedleaf,flower,root,fruit
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo specific traditional medicinal uses are indicated in the provided metadata or image.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNo known contraindications are provided in the available information.
Cultivation NotesNo specific cultivation notes are provided. It is described as a wiry herb growing from a woody rootstock in grassland habitats.
Rarityuncommon
Description
Ipomoea fanshawei is a wiry herb growing from a woody rootstock, typically found prostrate among tall grasses. Its leaves are rhomboid, acuminate, thin, leathery, and glabrous. The flowers are solitary, axillary, and long-stalked, while the obovoid fruit is almost hidden by an accrescent calyx.
