Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
roxburghii
ID:
1299921

Status:
valid

Authors:
Choisy

Source:
tro

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Mém. Soc. Phys. Genève 6: 419 (1833 publ. 1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001299259



Common Names

  • Argyreia roxburghii
  • Roxburgh's Woodrose
  • Roxburgh's Hawaiian Baby Woodrose


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Description

Argyreia roxburghii (also called Roxburgh's Argyreia, among many other common names) is a twining vine with heart-shaped leaves and white flowers. It is native to India and typically grows in moist, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Argyreia roxburghii is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Argyreia roxburghii var. ampla (Wall.) C.B.Clarke

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Argyreia roxburghii are white and have five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Argyreia roxburghii is a perennial climber native to India. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and placed in a rooting hormone before planting in a well-draining soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Argyreia roxburghii

Argyreia roxburghii is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats and the Eastern Himalayas.

Argyreia roxburghii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Argyreia roxburghii?

Argyreia roxburghii

What is the common name of Argyreia roxburghii?

Roxburgh's Argyreia

What type of plant is Argyreia roxburghii?

Vine

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