Ipomoea oblongifolia
Image: G. Martinelli; P. JOUVIN (cc-by)
NameIpomoea oblongifolia
Scientific NameIpomoea oblongifolia (Hassl.) O'Donell
Plant FamilyConvolvulaceae
Natural HabitatNative to the Cerrado biome of Brazil, specifically documented from the Chapada dos Veadeiros region in Goiás, at altitudes around 1200 meters above sea level.
Parts Usedleaf,flower,whole_plant
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesSpecific traditional medicinal uses for Ipomoea oblongifolia are not widely documented in general ethnobotanical literature. While other species within the Ipomoea genus are known for various medicinal properties (e.g., purgative, psychoactive), these are not directly attributed to I. oblongifolia without specific research.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsSpecific contraindications for Ipomoea oblongifolia are not widely documented due to a lack of extensive research on its medicinal properties and safety profile.
Cultivation NotesAs a heliophile species, it thrives in full sun. It prefers well-drained soils characteristic of its native Cerrado habitat and is found at moderate to high altitudes (around 1200m).
Rarityuncommon
Description
This is a dried herbarium specimen of a sun-loving plant with stems bearing green-silvery leaves. The flowers, when fresh, are described as having a green-silvery calyx and a purple corolla, with green-silvery floral buds.
