Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
wallichii
ID:
1299151

Status:
valid

Authors:
Choisy

Source:
tro

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Mém. Soc. Phys. Genève 6: 421 (1833 publ. 1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001298489



Common Names

  • Argyreia wallichii
  • Elephant Creeper
  • Woolly Morning Glory


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Description

Argyreia wallichii (also called Elephant Creeper, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to India and parts of Southeast Asia. It is a twining vine that grows in sunny, moist areas, such as roadsides, fields, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Argyreia wallichii is used as an ornamental plant and is grown for its attractive flowers. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Argyreia wallichii has white, funnel-shaped flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, ovate-lanceolate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Argyreia wallichii is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Argyreia wallichii

Argyreia wallichii is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

Argyreia wallichii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Argyreia wallichii?

Argyreia wallichii

What is the common name of Argyreia wallichii?

Wallich's morning glory

Where is Argyreia wallichii native to?

India

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