Argyreia vahibora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vahibora
ID:
1299476
Status:
valid
Authors:
Deroin
Source:
tro
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Adansonia 13: 179 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001298814
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Argyreia vahibora (also called Argyreia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical regions of South America. It has a twining stem with alternate, ovate leaves and funnel-shaped, white flowers. It is found in open, disturbed habitats such as roadsides and pastures.
Uses & Benefits
Argyreia vahibora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its flowers are used to make a sweet syrup and its leaves are used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Argyreia vahibora has white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Argyreia vahibora is a perennial climber that is native to India. It can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. For seed propagation, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.
Where to Find Argyreia vahibora
Argyreia vahibora can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Argyreia vahibora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Argyreia vahibora?
Argyreia vahibora
What is the common name of Argyreia vahibora?
Vahibora
What is the natural habitat of Argyreia vahibora?
Grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas
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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-8502586: Based on the initial data import
Thierry Deroin (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Deroin' in the authors string.