Ipomoea vivianae
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NameIpomoea vivianae
Scientific NameIpomoea vivianae Krapov.
Plant FamilyConvolvulaceae
Natural HabitatThis species was collected in Bolivia, specifically in the Santa Cruz department, 50 km southeast of Santa Cruz in Curuyuqui, near the Rio Parapeti. It thrives in an upland Chaco ecosystem at an elevation of 350 meters, growing as a liana with stems approximately 1 inch in diameter.
Parts Usedwhole_plant
Medicinal Actionsanti-inflammatory,antioxidant
Traditional UsesSpecific traditional medicinal uses for Ipomoea vivianae are not well-documented in ethnobotanical literature. While many species within the Ipomoea genus are known for various medicinal properties, including purgative, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant effects, direct evidence for I. vivianae is scarce. The assigned medicinal actions are inferred based on general phytochemical trends within the genus, rather than specific documented uses for this particular species.
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Cultivation NotesAs a liana native to the upland Chaco region of Bolivia, Ipomoea vivianae likely prefers warm, possibly subtropical to tropical climates with well-drained soil. It would require support for its climbing habit and may tolerate periods of dry conditions typical of its native habitat.
Rarityrare
Description
Ipomoea vivianae is a species of climbing vine (liana) characterized by slender stems and alternate, petiolate leaves that are typically cordate (heart-shaped) to ovate. The specimen shows a pressed, dried plant with no visible flowers or fruits, indicating it was collected in a sterile state.
