Ipomoea perrieri
Image: de la Bâthie, P. (cc-by)
NameIpomoea perrieri
Scientific NameIpomoea perrieri
Plant FamilyConvolvulaceae
Natural HabitatEndemic to Madagascar, found in rocky, quartzite areas at approximately 1000m altitude. It grows in both burnt areas and within forests.
Parts Used
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesUnknown. There is no specific ethnobotanical information available regarding the traditional medicinal uses of Ipomoea perrieri.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsUnknown. Specific safety data and drug interactions for Ipomoea perrieri are not documented.
Cultivation NotesUnknown. Horticultural requirements and growing tips for this specific species are not readily available.
Rarityuncommon
Description
Ipomoea perrieri is a climbing plant, described as a shrub with slender, sarmentose branches found in burnt areas, and also growing as a liana in forests. It produces beautiful mauve flowers, characterized by five stamens (two of which are longer), velvety filaments at the base, and stigmas forming two rounded masses.
