Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
oblongifolia
ID:
155957

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ooststr.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
Blumea 5: 376 (1943)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000155286



Common Names

  • Oblong Argyreia
  • Oblong Morning Glory
  • Oblong Elephant Creeper


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Description

Argyreia oblongifolia (also called Elephant Creeper, among many other common names) is a perennial climber with large, heart-shaped leaves and white, bell-shaped flowers. It is native to India and Sri Lanka and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Argyreia oblongifolia is a medicinal plant used to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive yellow flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Argyreia oblongifolia has white, trumpet-shaped flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Argyreia oblongifolia is a fast-growing perennial climber with heart-shaped leaves. It can be propagated by stem cuttings or by division of the rootstock. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Argyreia oblongifolia

Argyreia oblongifolia is found in India and Sri Lanka.

Argyreia oblongifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Argyreia oblongifolia?

Argyreia oblongifolia

What is the common name of Argyreia oblongifolia?

Oblong-leaved Woodrose

What is the natural habitat of Argyreia oblongifolia?

Tropical forests of India and Sri Lanka

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,