Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
zeylanica
ID:
156002

Status:
valid

Authors:
Voigt

Source:
ipni

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Hort. Suburb. Calcutt. : 351 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000155331



Common Names

  • Ceylon Creeper
  • Ceylon Woodrose
  • Ceylon Morning Glory


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Synonyms

  • Calonyction sanguinolentum Guillon [unknown]
  • Convolvulus pomaceus Wall. [unknown]
  • Ipomoea zeylanica Gaertn. [unknown]
  • Mouroucoa pomacea Kuntze [unknown]
  • Rivea pomacea Wight [unknown]
  • Rivea zeylanica Thwaites [unknown]

Description

Argyreia zeylanica (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 Sri Lanka and is commonly found in forests and open grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Argyreia zeylanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating a variety of ailments. It is also used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine and is known for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-cancer properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Argyreia zeylanica is white and bell-shaped, with a yellow center. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are small, with white-green leaves and a yellow stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Argyreia zeylanica 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 zeylanica

Argyreia zeylanica is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Argyreia zeylanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Argyreia zeylanica?

Argyreia zeylanica

What is the common name of Argyreia zeylanica?

Ceylon Woodrose

What is the natural habitat of Argyreia zeylanica?

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,