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Ipomoea jalapa - (L.)Pursh.

Common Name Jalap
Family Convolvulaceae
USDA hardiness Coming soon
Known Hazards None known
Habitats Woodland on the eastern slopes of the Mexican Andes.
Range Southern N. America - Mexico.
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Weed Potential No
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Care (info)
Moist Soil Semi-shade Full sun
Ipomoea jalapa Jalap


Ipomoea jalapa Jalap

 

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Summary


Physical Characteristics

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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.

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Synonyms

I. purga.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge;

Edible Uses

None known

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Medicinal Uses

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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].

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Other Uses

None known

Special Uses

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Cultivation details

Requires a well-drained humus-rich soil in a sunny position[238]. This species is not very frost tolerant[238], though it might be possible to grow it outdoors in a very sheltered position in the mildest areas of Britain. Either cut the plant back or thin out the shoots in the spring[238]. 218245

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Propagation

Seed - sow spring in a greenhouse. Semi-ripe cuttings in the summer.

Other Names

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Found In

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Weed Potential

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Conservation Status

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Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.

 

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Pamela Ball   Wed Jul 2 2008

This is the root known as High John the conqueror much used in Mojo (charm Bags)

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