Ipomoea longistaminea
NameIpomoea longistaminea
Scientific NameIpomoea longistaminea
Common NamesNone widely recognized
Plant FamilyConvolvulaceae
Natural HabitatNative to arid and semi-arid regions of East Africa (e.g., Ethiopia, Somalia, Kenya, Tanzania) and the Arabian Peninsula (e.g., Yemen, Saudi Arabia), typically found in rocky or sandy soils, scrubland, and open woodlands.
Parts Used
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo specific traditional medicinal uses are widely documented for Ipomoea longistaminea in ethnobotanical literature.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNo specific contraindications or drug interactions are widely documented for Ipomoea longistaminea due to a lack of known medicinal uses.
Cultivation NotesPrefers full sun and well-drained, sandy or rocky soils. It is drought-tolerant and suitable for arid or semi-arid climates, often grown as an ornamental in suitable regions.
Rarityuncommon
Description
Ipomoea longistaminea is a perennial vine or subshrub characterized by its vibrant fuchsia-pink, elongated tubular flowers. These striking blossoms feature a slightly flared opening from which prominent white stamens and a pistil extend.
