Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
androyensis
ID:
1299553

Status:
valid

Authors:
Deroin

Source:
tro

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Candollea 48: 449 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001298891



Common Names

  • Androy Bindweed
  • Androy Morning Glory
  • Androy Argyreia


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Description

Argyreia androyensis (also called Argyreia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Madagascar. It has a twining stem with alternate, ovate leaves and funnel-shaped, white flowers. It is found in open, disturbed habitats such as roadsides and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Argyreia androyensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Argyreia androyensis has white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Argyreia androyensis is a perennial climber that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny position in well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a pot of moist soil. The plant should be kept in a warm, sunny position and watered regularly.

Where to Find Argyreia androyensis

Argyreia androyensis can be found in Madagascar.

Argyreia androyensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Argyreia androyensis?

Argyreia androyensis

What is the common name of Argyreia androyensis?

Androy Argyreia

Where is Argyreia androyensis native to?

Tropical Africa

Species in the Argyreia genus

Argyreia adpressa, Argyreia apoensis, Argyreia arakuensis, Argyreia atropurpurea, Argyreia barbata, Argyreia barbigera, Argyreia barnesii, Argyreia bifrons, Argyreia boholensis, Argyreia boseana, Argyreia bracteosa, Argyreia breviscapa, Argyreia caudata, Argyreia celebica, Argyreia cinerea, Argyreia coacta, Argyreia confusa, Argyreia congesta, Argyreia coonoorensis, Argyreia corneri, Argyreia crispa, Argyreia cucullata, Argyreia cymosa, Argyreia daltonii, Argyreia discolor, Argyreia elliptica, Argyreia erinacea, Argyreia fulgens, Argyreia glabra, Argyreia hancorniifolia, Argyreia hirsutissima, Argyreia hookeri, Argyreia involucrata, Argyreia kerrii, Argyreia kleiniana, Argyreia kunstleri, Argyreia kurzii, Argyreia lamii, Argyreia lanceolata, Argyreia laotica, Argyreia lawii, Argyreia leschenaultii, Argyreia linggaensis, Argyreia longifolia, Argyreia luzonensis, Argyreia maingayi, Argyreia maymyensis, Argyreia mekongensis, Argyreia micrantha, Argyreia nellygherya,

Species in the Convolvulaceae family

Aniseia harmandii, Aniseia martinicensis, Aniseia argentina, Aniseia luxurians, Argyreia adpressa, Argyreia apoensis, Argyreia arakuensis, Argyreia atropurpurea, Argyreia barbata, Argyreia barbigera, Argyreia barnesii, Argyreia bifrons, Argyreia boholensis, Argyreia boseana, Argyreia bracteosa, Argyreia breviscapa, Argyreia caudata, Argyreia celebica, Argyreia cinerea, Argyreia coacta, Argyreia confusa, Argyreia congesta, Argyreia coonoorensis, Argyreia corneri, Argyreia crispa, Argyreia cucullata, Argyreia cymosa, Argyreia daltonii, Argyreia discolor, Argyreia elliptica, Argyreia erinacea, Argyreia fulgens, Argyreia glabra, Argyreia hancorniifolia, Argyreia hirsutissima, Argyreia hookeri, Argyreia involucrata, Argyreia kerrii, Argyreia kleiniana, Argyreia kunstleri, Argyreia kurzii, Argyreia lamii, Argyreia lanceolata, Argyreia laotica, Argyreia lawii, Argyreia leschenaultii, Argyreia linggaensis, Argyreia longifolia, Argyreia luzonensis, Argyreia maingayi,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-8502707: Based on the initial data import
Thierry Deroin (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Deroin' in the authors string.