Ipsea is a genus of the Orchid family (Orchidaceae), with three species that are found in India, Sri Lanka and Thailand. Three species are recognized: \n* Ipsea malabarica (Rchb.f.) Hook.f. - southern India \n* Ipsea speciosa Lindl. - southern India, Sri Lanka \n* Ipsea thailandica Seidenf. - Thailand The genus was erected by John Lindley in 1831 with the type species I. speciosa which was discovered in Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka in 1829 by James Macrae.