Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
ionantha
ID:
158267

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kerr) Khunwasi & Traiperm

Source:
ipni

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Thai Forest Bull., Bot. 33: 42 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000157596



Common Names

  • Argyreia Ionantha
  • Ionantha Morning Glory
  • Purple Morning Glory


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Synonyms

  • Lettsomia ionantha Kerr [unknown]

Description

Argyreia ionantha (also called 'Ionantha Elephant Creeper', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous climber with white or pink flowers. It is native to South Asia and is found in open, disturbed areas. It has a twining stem and ovate leaves with entire margins.

Uses & Benefits

Argyreia ionantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make rope and in traditional medicine for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Argyreia ionantha has small, yellow-green flowers. The seeds are small, black and kidney-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Argyreia ionantha is a perennial, evergreen vine that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings can be taken from the tips of the stems and rooted in a moist medium. Once established, Argyreia ionantha requires minimal care and can tolerate a wide range of soil types and climates.

Where to Find Argyreia ionantha

Argyreia ionantha is native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It can be found in moist, tropical forests and is often cultivated as an ornamental plant.

Argyreia ionantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Argyreia ionantha?

Argyreia ionantha

What is the common name of Argyreia ionantha?

Ionantha morning glory

What is the family of Argyreia ionantha?

Convolvulaceae

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

Arthur Francis George Kerr (1877-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kerr' in the authors string.
Paweena Traiperm: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Traiperm' in the authors string.
Chumpol Khunwasi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Khunwasi' in the authors string.