Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
sumbawana
ID:
155995

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ooststr.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
Blumea 5: 362 (1943)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000155324



Common Names

  • Sumbawa Creeper
  • Woodrose
  • Elephant Creeper


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Description

Argyreia sumbawana (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 Indonesia and is commonly found in forests and open grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Argyreia sumbawana 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 sumbawana 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 sumbawana 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 sumbawana

Argyreia sumbawana is native to Indonesia and can be found in the Lesser Sunda Islands, particularly on Sumbawa.

Argyreia sumbawana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Argyreia sumbawana?

Argyreia sumbawana

What is the common name of Argyreia sumbawana?

Sumbawa Woodrose

What is the natural habitat of Argyreia sumbawana?

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,