Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
thorelii
ID:
155996

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gagnep.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 3: 135 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000155325



Common Names

  • Thorel's Creeper
  • Woodrose
  • Elephant Creeper


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Synonyms

  • Argyreia poilanei Ooststr. [unknown]
  • Cryptanthela sericea Gagnep. [unknown]

Description

Argyreia thorelii (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 Southeast Asia and is commonly found in forests and open grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Argyreia thorelii 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 thorelii 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 thorelii 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 thorelii

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

Argyreia thorelii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Argyreia thorelii?

Argyreia thorelii

What is the common name of Argyreia thorelii?

Thorel's Woodrose

What is the natural habitat of Argyreia thorelii?

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,