Ipomoea purga
Veracruz Jalap
Also known as: Batatas purga (Wender.) Peterm. +8 more
- Batatas purga (Wender.) Peterm.
- Convolvulus officinalis G.Pelletan
- Convolvulus officinalis Pelletan ex Steud.
- Convolvulus purga Wender.
- Convolvulus schiedeanus (Zucc.) D.Dietr.
- Exogonium purga (Wender.) Benth.
- Exogonium purga (Wender.) Lindl.
- Exogonium purgum Wender.
- Ipomoea purga Wender., 1833
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Convolvulaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing tuberous geophyte.
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Ipomoea purga (commonly known as Veracruz jalap) is a climbing plant belonging to the Convolvulaceae family. Originating in North America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. The genus Ipomoea is notably large, comprising more than 600 species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
India