Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
samarensis
ID:
155983

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ooststr.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Blumea 6: 347 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000155312



Common Names

  • Samarensis Woodrose
  • Samarensis Argyreia
  • Samarensis Morning Glory


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Description

Argyreia samarensis (also called Samar 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 samarensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and asthma.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Argyreia samarensis has white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Argyreia samarensis 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 samarensis

Argyreia samarensis is native to the Philippines and can be found in the provinces of Samar and Leyte.

Argyreia samarensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Argyreia samarensis?

Argyreia samarensis

What is the common name of Argyreia samarensis?

Samar Woodrose

What is the natural habitat of Argyreia samarensis?

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,