Ipomoea leptophylla Bush moon flower (Convolvulaceae)

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Ipomoea leptophylla
Bush moon flower
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The Ipomoea leptophylla plant species is found in Southern N. America - South Dakota to Nebraska, Wyoming, New Mexico and Texas. It is a member of the Convolvulaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Bush moon flower.

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Latin Name:  Ipomoea leptophylla
Common Name:  Bush moon flower
Family:  Convolvulaceae
Author:  Torr.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1.2   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Plains and dry banks, especially on sandy shores[85].

Medicinal Information: This plant was used as a cardiac stimulant by some native North American Indian tribes[213]. An infusion of the staminate cones has been used as a stomach tonic[257]. The root has been scraped and eaten raw as a treatment for stomach troubles[257]. The pulverized root has been dusted onto the body as a dressing to ease pain[257].

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