Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
sphaerocephala
ID:
155992

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Prain) Prain ex Hoogland

Source:
ipni

Year:
1952

Citation Micro:
Blumea 7: 183 (1952)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000155321



Common Names

  • Round-Headed Creeper
  • Giant Baby Woodrose
  • Elephant Creeper


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Synonyms

  • Lettsomia sphaerocephala Prain [unknown]

Description

Argyreia sphaerocephala (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 India and is commonly found in forests and open grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Argyreia sphaerocephala 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 sphaerocephala 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 sphaerocephala 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 sphaerocephala

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

Argyreia sphaerocephala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Argyreia sphaerocephala?

Argyreia sphaerocephala

What is the common name of Argyreia sphaerocephala?

Round-headed Woodrose

What is the natural habitat of Argyreia sphaerocephala?

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:265287-1: Based on the initial data import