Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
srinivasanii
ID:
158222

Status:
valid

Authors:
Subba Rao & Kumari

Source:
ipni

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Fl. Visakhapatnam Distr. 1: 556 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000157551



Common Names

  • Srinivasanii Argyreia
  • Argyreia Srinivasanii
  • Argyreia Srinivasani


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Description

Argyreia srinivasanii (also called 'Srinivasan's Elephant Creeper', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous climber with white or pink flowers. It is native to South Asia and is found in open, disturbed areas. It has a twining stem and ovate leaves with entire margins.

Uses & Benefits

Argyreia srinivasanii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, coughs, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Argyreia srinivasanii has small, white, star-shaped flowers that bloom in clusters. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Argyreia srinivasanii is a perennial, evergreen vine that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings can be taken from the tips of the stems and rooted in a moist medium. Once established, Argyreia srinivasanii requires minimal care and can tolerate a wide range of soil types and climates.

Where to Find Argyreia srinivasanii

Argyreia srinivasanii can be found in the Western Ghats of India.

Argyreia srinivasanii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Argyreia srinivasanii?

Argyreia srinivasanii

What is the common name of Argyreia srinivasanii?

Srinivasanii morning glory

What is the family of Argyreia srinivasanii?

Convolvulaceae

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

Gorti Venkata Subba Rao (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Subba Rao' in the authors string.
Gorti Raghawa Kumari (b.1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kumari' in the authors string.