Kingdom: Plantae

Phylum: Streptophyta

Class: Equisetopsidac

Subclass: Magnoliidae

Order: Solanales

Family: Convolvulaceae

Genus: Ipomoea

Species: Ipomoea quamoclit

Description: Ipomoea quamoclit, commonly called cypress vine, is native to tropical America. It is a warm weather annual twining vine of the morning glory family that is ornamentally grown for its attractive scarlet flowers and fern-like foliage. It typically will grow 6-10’ long, but infrequently to as much as 20’ long. 

Uses:  treat a variety of illnesses, including hemorrhoids, ulcers, diabetes, cancer, chest pain, bleeding piles, and carbuncles  

Ornamental plant 

Grown in tropical and subtropical regions for its attractive flowers and exotic leaves  

Bioactivities 

Exhibits a range of bioactivities, including antioxidant, antimicrobial, anticancer, antidiabetic, and insecticidal activity  

Here are some ways Ipomoea quamoclit is used: 

Decoction: In Siddha medicine, a decoction of the leaves and stems is used to treat fever and diabetes  

Poultices: Leaves are used as poultices for bleeding hemorrhoids  

Pounded leaves: Pounded leaves are used as a remedy for bleeding piles and carbuncles