Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
scortechinii
ID:
155984

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Prain) Prain ex Hoogland

Source:
ipni

Year:
1952

Citation Micro:
Blumea 7: 182 (1952)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000155313



Common Names

  • Scortechini's Woodrose
  • Scortechini's Morning Glory
  • Scortechini's Creeper


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Synonyms

  • Lettsomia scortechinii Prain [unknown]

Description

Argyreia scortechinii (also called Scortechini'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 scortechinii 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 scortechinii 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 scortechinii 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 scortechinii

Argyreia scortechinii is native to India and can be found in the western Himalayas, from Kashmir to Nepal.

Argyreia scortechinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Argyreia scortechinii?

Argyreia scortechinii

What is the common name of Argyreia scortechinii?

Scortechin's Woodrose

What is the natural habitat of Argyreia scortechinii?

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,

References

David Prain (1857-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prain' in the authors string.
Ruurd Dirk Hoogland (1922-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hoogland' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:265277-1: Based on the initial data import