Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
melvillei
ID:
912232

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.Moore) Staples

Source:
ksu

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Thai Forest Bull., Bot. 36: 97 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000911567



Common Names

  • Argyreia melvillei
  • Melvillei Argyreia
  • Argyreia


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Description

Argyreia melvillei (also called Melville's Argyreia, among many other common names) is a species of vine found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia. It is a fast-growing vine with heart-shaped leaves and white flowers. The flowers produce small, red berries which contain the coffee beans. It is native to Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines, and is found in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Argyreia melvillei is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Argyreia melvillei is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, kidney-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and delicate, with white and green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Argyreia melvillei is a tropical evergreen shrub that is native to India. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers a sunny location and regular watering. It is also tolerant of salt spray.

Where to Find Argyreia melvillei

Argyreia melvillei can be found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.

Argyreia melvillei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Argyreia melvillei?

Argyreia melvillei

What is the common name of Argyreia melvillei?

Melvillei Argyreia

Where is Argyreia melvillei native to?

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,

References

Spencer Le Marchant Moore (1850-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Moore' in the authors string.
George William Staples (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Staples' in the authors string.