Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
sikkimensis
ID:
155990

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.B.Clarke) Ooststr.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1952

Citation Micro:
Blumea 7: 178 (1952)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000155319



Common Names

  • Elephant Creeper
  • Sikkim Creeper
  • Woodrose


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Synonyms

  • Lettsomia sikkimensis C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Mouroucoa sikkimensis Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Argyreia sikkimensis (also called Elephant Creeper, among many other common names) is a woody climber with large, heart-shaped leaves and white flowers with purple spots. It is native to the Himalayas and is commonly found in forests and open grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Argyreia sikkimensis 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 sikkimensis 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 sikkimensis is a fast-growing, woody climber that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is propagated by seed and cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer from semi-hardwood shoots and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. The plants should be grown in full sun or partial shade and require regular watering.

Where to Find Argyreia sikkimensis

Argyreia sikkimensis is native to India and can be found in the eastern Himalayas, from Sikkim to Bhutan.

Argyreia sikkimensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Argyreia sikkimensis?

Argyreia sikkimensis

What is the common name of Argyreia sikkimensis?

Sikkim Woodrose

What is the natural habitat of Argyreia sikkimensis?

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

Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
Simon Jan van Ooststroom (1906-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ooststr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:265282-1: Based on the initial data import