International Science Community Association Research Journal of Recent Sciences 2277 - 2502 6 10 2017 10 2 Medicinal plant of genus ipomoea: present scenario, challenges and future prospective 23 26 EN Legbosi Nwidu Lucky 1 Department of Experimental Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Port Harcourt, Choba, East West Road, Rivers State, Nigeria Okpe Ohemu Benson 2 Department of Health Communications, Society for Family Health, Abuja, Nigeria Joshi Sheela 1 School of Chemical Sciences, Devi Ahilya Vishvavidyalaya, Khandwa Road, Indore-452001, Madhya Pradesh, India Vyas Kapil 2 School of Chemical Sciences, Devi Ahilya Vishvavidyalaya, Khandwa Road, Indore-452001, Madhya Pradesh, India Khan Arshil Ali 1 Department of Mechanical Engineering, University Institute of Technology, RGPV, Bhopal, MP, India Deepak S.S.K. 1 Rungta College of Engineering & Technology, Near Nandanvan, Raipur, CG, India Thakur Mukesh 2 Rungta College of Engineering & Technology, Near Nandanvan, Raipur, CG, India Saraswat Harshit 1 Poornima University, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India Srivastava Deepa 1 Department of Botany, D.D.U. Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur, UP, India > Short Review Paper 2017 7 12 2017 10 2 The members of the family Convolvulaceae are called “Morning Glories” as they blossom to glory with the rising sun. The pleasing shape and the variety of flower colors make morning glory an ideal ornamental plant for tropics and subtropics. The genus Ipomoea contributes as largest genus of this family, having a wide range of economic important plant species. The medicinal value of this genus is also noteworthy as many species are useful for treatment of various alignments such as constipation, inflammations, dysentery, rheumatism, meningitis, diabeties and hypertension. This genus also shows antibacterial, antimicrobial, antifungal, antiviral and anti-cancerous activities. Bioactive compounds such as glycolipids, lignans, phenolic compounds and alkaloids are major constituents of this genus. This work reviews the present scenario, challenges and future prospective of the genus for its medicinal value. Copyright@ International Science Community Association