Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
versicolor
ID:
158269

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kerr) Staples & Traiperm

Source:
ipni

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Thai Forest Bull., Bot. 33: 43 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000157598



Common Names

  • Elephant Creeper
  • Woodrose
  • Hawaiian Baby Woodrose


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Synonyms

  • Lettsomia versicolor Kerr [unknown]

Description

Argyreia versicolor (also called Elephant Creeper, among many other common names) is a perennial climbing vine native to India and Sri Lanka. It has heart-shaped leaves and white, trumpet-shaped flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical habitats, such as forests and gardens.

Uses & Benefits

Argyreia versicolor is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Argyreia versicolor has white flowers with a yellow center and purple veins. The seeds are small, oval and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Argyreia versicolor 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 versicolor requires minimal care and can tolerate a wide range of soil types and climates.

Where to Find Argyreia versicolor

Argyreia versicolor is native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It can be found in moist, tropical forests and is often cultivated as an ornamental plant.

Argyreia versicolor FAQ

What is the scientific name of Argyreia versicolor?

Argyreia versicolor

What is the common name of Argyreia versicolor?

Versicolor morning glory

What is the family of Argyreia versicolor?

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

Arthur Francis George Kerr (1877-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kerr' in the authors string.
George William Staples (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Staples' in the authors string.
Paweena Traiperm: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Traiperm' in the authors string.