Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
formosana
ID:
1299838

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ishigami ex T.Yamaz.

Source:
tro

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 44: 160 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001299176



Common Names

  • Argyreia formosana
  • Woodrose
  • Elephant Creeper


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Description

Argyreia formosana (also called Formosan Woodrose, among many other common names) is a perennial vine native to Taiwan. It grows in sunny areas and is characterized by its heart-shaped leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Argyreia formosana is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Argyreia formosana has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Argyreia formosana is a perennial climber native to India. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and placed in a rooting hormone before planting in a well-draining soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Argyreia formosana

Argyreia formosana is native to Taiwan and can be found in the central and southern parts of the island.

Argyreia formosana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Argyreia formosana?

Argyreia formosana

What type of plant is Argyreia formosana?

Vine

Where is Argyreia formosana native to?

Taiwan

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