Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
reinwardtiana
ID:
155973

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miq.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1857

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ned. Ind. 2: 589 (1857)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000155302



Common Names

  • Elephant Creeper
  • Woolly Morning Glory
  • Woodrose


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Synonyms

  • Argyreia guichenotii Choisy [unknown]
  • Convolvulus pulcher D.Dietr. [unknown]
  • Convolvulus reinwardtianus D.Dietr. [unknown]
  • Ipomoea reinwardtiana Blume [unknown]

Description

Argyreia reinwardtiana (also called Reinwardt's Woodrose, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Convolvulaceae. It is native to India and Sri Lanka. It is a climbing shrub found in moist, shady places, such as in forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Argyreia reinwardtiana 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 reinwardtiana 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 reinwardtiana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny spot. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods require regular watering and fertilizing.

Where to Find Argyreia reinwardtiana

Argyreia reinwardtiana is native to Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia. It can be found in tropical forests and on hillsides.

Argyreia reinwardtiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Argyreia reinwardtiana?

Argyreia reinwardtiana

What is the common name of Argyreia reinwardtiana?

Reinwardt's Woodrose

What is the natural habitat of Argyreia reinwardtiana?

Tropical forests of Southeast Asia

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,