Ipomoea carnea

Ipomoea carnea, the pink morning glory, is a species of morning glory. This flowering plant has heart-shaped leaves that are a rich green and 6–9 inches long. It can be easily grown from seeds which are toxic and it can be hazardous to cattle; the toxicity is related to the bioaccumulation of selenium species in leaves but mostly in seeds[+]

The stem of I. carnea can be used for making paper. The plant is also of medicinal value. It contains a component identical to marsilin, a sedative and anticonvulsant. A glycosidic saponin has also been purified from I. carnea with anticarcinogenic and oxytoxic properties.

Another common name is "bush morning glory", but particularly in temperate North America, that usually refers to I. leptophylla.

In Brazil, I. carnea is known as canudo-de-pita, literally "pipe-cane", as its hollow stems were used to make tubes for tobacco pipes. It thus became the namesake of Canudos, a religious community in the sertão of Bahia, over which the War of Canudos was fought 1893–1897.

AI-generated Description

Ipomoea carnea is a flowering plant native to tropical America. In Qatar, it is commonly cultivated as an ornamental plant, thriving in warm temperatures and well-drained soils. It has been naturalized in some areas, particularly in gardens and parks, where its pink or white trumpet-shaped flowers bloom from spring to fall. Local studies have reported its ability to tolerate high salinity and drought, making it a popular choice for landscaping in Qatar's arid environment. However, its invasive potential and toxic properties (containing tropane alkaloids) warrant careful management and handling.

Close up of a flower of pink morning glory (Ipomoea carnea) with flowers in a park at Al Markhiya Street near a corner with Onaiza. Doha, Qatar, May 2, 2015

Al Markhiya Street, Doha, Qatar

AI-generated summary of observations

Observations of Ipomoea carnea in Qatar revealed the plant's presence in a park at Al Markhiya Street near Onaiza in Doha. The plant was found to be blooming with pink flowers on May 2, 2015. The flowers were observed to be prominent and visible, with close-up views showing their intricate details. The plant was growing in a park setting, suggesting it may have been intentionally cultivated or has adapted to the local environment. Multiple observations of the plant in the same location on the same day indicate its healthy growth and abundance in that area. The flowers were a notable feature, with their pink color and shape characteristic of the Ipomoea carnea species. Overall, the observations suggest that Ipomoea carnea is able to thrive in Qatar's climate and environment.

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QNHG (Qatar Natural History Group) and associated people, for a possibility to participate in their field excursions and to learn about local nature.

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