Jalap

Ipomoea jalapa

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Basic Information

Family: Convolvulaceae

Genus: ipomoea

Plant ID (slug): ipomoea-jalapa

Numeric ID: 19686

USDA Hardiness: Coming soon

Ratings

Physical Characteristics

Ipomoea jalapa is an evergreen Climber growing to 3 m (9ft 10in). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

Southern N. America - Mexico.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge;

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

The tuber is a resinous acrid herb with an unpleasant taste that is often used as a purgative[238]. It is taken internally in the treatment of constipation, colic and intestinal parasites[238]. The root is harvested in the autumn and dried for later use[238].