Ipomoea lactifera
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NameIpomoea lactifera
Scientific NameIpomoea lactifera J.R.I.Wood & Scotland
Plant FamilyConvolvulaceae
Natural HabitatFound in Bolivia, specifically in Cochabamba, Chapare, near El Choclotol and Rio Espirito Santo, approximately 20 km above Villa Tunari, at an altitude of 1000m. It grows in a steep-sided valley, formerly tropical rainforest, now degraded with cultivation and secondary scrub, observed as a single colony on a steep scrubby bank by a road.
Parts Used
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo specific traditional medicinal uses are widely documented for *Ipomoea lactifera*. This species was relatively recently described, and its ethnobotanical applications are not established in common records.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNo specific contraindications are documented for *Ipomoea lactifera* due to the lack of established medicinal uses or pharmacological studies.
Cultivation NotesThis species thrives in degraded former tropical rainforest environments, specifically in steep-sided valleys with secondary scrub. It prefers altitudes around 1000m and can be found growing on scrubby banks by roadsides, suggesting a tolerance for disturbed habitats.
Rarityrare
Description
This is a twining herbaceous vine characterized by heart-shaped leaves and clusters of flowers. The corolla of the flowers is purple, often featuring a darker center.
