Macro and micromorphology of ipomoea carnea jaq growing in Egypt part III: fruit and seed

ABSTRACT

A study of the macro- and micromorphological characters of the fruit and seed of Ipomoea carnea Jacq. is given in both entire and powdered forms. Many plants belonging to the family Convolvulaceae are known to be useful as purgative drugs. Ipomoea carnea Jacq. is perennial, erect shrub, indigenous to Belgium and was introduced to Egypt for ornamental purpose. Nothing was reported in the current literature concerning both chemical and botanical studies of the plant. The chemical investigation of the resin contents of the plant was recently reported. Meanwhile, the botanical studies of the leaves and flowers, stem and roots were reported, so it was found to be interesting to investigate the botanical characters of the fruits and seeds