Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
philippinensis
ID:
155965

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Merr.) Ooststr.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Blumea 6: 341 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000155294



Common Names

  • Elephant Creeper
  • Woolly Morning Glory
  • Woodrose


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Description

Argyreia philippinensis (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 the Philippines and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Argyreia philippinensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Argyreia philippinensis has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Argyreia philippinensis is a fast-growing, evergreen 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 philippinensis

Argyreia philippinensis is native to the Philippines. It can be found in tropical forests and on hillsides.

Argyreia philippinensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Argyreia philippinensis?

Argyreia philippinensis

What is the common name of Argyreia philippinensis?

Philippine Woodrose

What is the natural habitat of Argyreia philippinensis?

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,

References

Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
Simon Jan van Ooststroom (1906-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ooststr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:265254-1: Based on the initial data import