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Ipomoea transvaalensis Ipomoea setosa Ipomoea muricata Ipomoea orizabensis Ipomoea magnusiana. Ipomoea (/ ˌ ɪ p ə ˈ m iː. ə,-oʊ-/) [3] [4] is the largest genus in the plant family Convolvulaceae, with over 600 species.
Ipomoea lindheimeri A.Gray – Lindheimer's morning glory; Ipomoea lindmanii Urb. Ipomoea lineolata Urb. Ipomoea linosepala Hallier f. Ipomoea littoralis Blume – white-flowered beach morning glory; Ipomoea livescens (Schltdl. ex Kunze) Meisn. Ipomoea lobata (Cerv.) Thell. – fire vine, Spanish flag; Ipomoea lonchophylla J.M.Black; Ipomoea ...
Ipomoea nil, a species of morning glory, was first known in China for its medicinal uses, due to the laxative properties of its seeds. Ancient Mesoamerican civilizations used the morning glory species Ipomoea alba to convert the latex from the Castilla elastica tree and also the guayule plant to produce bouncing rubber balls. [ 2 ]
Ipomoea purga is described as a vine that can reach heights of 12 feet (3.7 m). When fresh, the root is black externally, white and milky within, and varies in size according to its age. [2] It has heart shaped leaves and purple trumpet like flowers.
Ipomoea alba is a perennial, herbaceous liana growing to a height of 5–30 m (20–100 ft) tall with twining stems. The leaves are entire or three-lobed, 5–15 cm (2–6 in) long, with a stem 5–20 cm (2–8 in) long.
The root known as High John the Conqueror or John the Conqueror root is said to be the root of Ipomoea jalapa, also known as Ipomoea purga, an Ipomoea species related to the morning glory and the sweet potato. The plant is known in some areas as bindweed or jalap root. It has a pleasant, earthy odor, but it is a strong laxative if taken internally.
Ipomoea indica [3] is a species of flowering plant in the family Convolvulaceae, known by several common names, including blue morning glory, oceanblue morning glory, koali awa, and blue dawn flower. It bears heart-shaped or three-lobed leaves and purple or blue funnel-shaped flowers 6–8 cm (2–3 in) in diameter, from spring to autumn .
Ipomoea purpurea, the common morning-glory, [2] tall morning-glory, [3] or purple morning glory, is a species in the genus Ipomoea, native to Mexico [4] and Central America. Description [ edit ]