Ipomoea salsettensis
NameIpomoea salsettensis
Scientific NameIpomoea salsettensis
Common NamesSalsette Morning Glory, Salsette Ipomoea
Plant FamilyConvolvulaceae
Natural HabitatNative to tropical and subtropical regions, particularly found in coastal areas, open forests, scrublands, and disturbed habitats like roadsides in India.
Parts Usedroot,leaf,whole_plant
Medicinal Actionsanti-inflammatory,analgesic,antioxidant
Traditional UsesTraditionally used in Ayurvedic medicine for treating rheumatic pains, joint swellings, and skin diseases. It is also employed for its purported anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties, and sometimes as a general tonic.
Active Constituentslupeol, betulin, flavonoids, phenolic compounds, glycosides
Preparation Methodsinfusion,decoction,poultice,powder
Contraindications & WarningsLimited specific research on contraindications; general caution advised for pregnant or breastfeeding women. Individuals with known allergies to plants in the Convolvulaceae family should avoid use.
Cultivation NotesThrives in warm, tropical to subtropical climates with full sun exposure and well-drained soil. It is a vigorous climber and requires adequate support for its twining stems.
Raritycommon
Description
A perennial climbing vine characterized by deeply lobed, often palmately divided leaves and long, slender, tubular white or pale-colored flowers. It produces twining stems that can spread extensively, often seen scrambling over other vegetation.
