Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
pilosa
ID:
155966

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wight & Arn.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Madras J. Lit. Sci. 5: 18 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000155295



Common Names

  • Elephant Creeper
  • Woolly Morning Glory
  • Woodrose


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Description

Argyreia pilosa (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 pilosa 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 pilosa 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 pilosa 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 pilosa

Argyreia pilosa is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It can be found in tropical forests and on hillsides.

Argyreia pilosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Argyreia pilosa?

Argyreia pilosa

What is the common name of Argyreia pilosa?

Hairy Woodrose

What is the natural habitat of Argyreia pilosa?

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

George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
Robert Wight (1796-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wight' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:265256-1: Based on the initial data import