Ipomoea lilloana
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NameIpomoea lilloana
Scientific NameIpomoea lilloana O'Donell
Plant FamilyConvolvulaceae
Natural HabitatThis species is found in Bolivia, specifically in the Cochabamba department, Campero province, approximately 15km above Omereque along the road to Totora, at an elevation of 2252 meters. It typically forms colonies at the edges of gullies in open dry forests and on stony hillsides within somewhat degraded dry forest ecosystems, often alongside plants like Schinopsis and Harrisia.
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Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo traditional medicinal uses are described in the provided source.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNo contraindications are described in the provided source.
Cultivation NotesNo specific cultivation notes are described in the provided source, beyond its natural habitat.
Rarityuncommon
Description
Ipomoea lilloana is a perennial plant characterized by a deep, tough rootstock and trailing stems that typically grow 5-50 cm long. Its foliage consists of thick leaves, and it produces flowers with a distinctive pink corolla.
