Ipomoea ovatolanceolata
Image: Thulin, M.; Hedrén, M.; Dahir, A.M. (cc-by)
NameIpomoea ovatolanceolata
Scientific NameIpomoea ovatolanceolata (Hallier fil.) Thulin
Plant FamilyConvolvulaceae
Natural HabitatFound in bushland alongside species like Cordia, Grewia, and Uvaria, growing on orange sand. This specimen was collected 71 km northeast of Cadale along the road to Ceeldheer, Somalia, at an altitude of 75 meters.
Parts Usedleaf,flower
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Rarityuncommon
Description
Ipomoea ovatolanceolata is a shrub, typically growing to about 0.5 meters tall. The herbarium specimen displays a stem with elongated, ovate-lanceolate leaves and dried floral structures or buds along its length.
