Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
cymosa
ID:
155918

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sweet

Source:
ipni

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Hort. Brit. : 289 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000155247



Common Names

  • Cymosa Woodrose
  • Cymosa Vine
  • Cymosa Morning Glory


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Description

Argyreia cymosa (also called 'Cymose Argyreia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Convolvulaceae family. It is a woody climber with large, ovate leaves and white flowers. It is native to India, Sri Lanka and Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Argyreia cymosa is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Argyreia cymosa has white, trumpet-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and thin with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Argyreia cymosa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The soil should be kept moist but not wet. The plants should be kept in partial shade and protected from strong winds.

Where to Find Argyreia cymosa

Argyreia cymosa can be found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

Argyreia cymosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Argyreia cymosa?

Argyreia cymosa

What is the family of Argyreia cymosa?

Convolvulaceae

What is the native range of Argyreia cymosa?

India

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,