Argyreia arakuensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arakuensis
ID:
155887
Status:
valid
Authors:
N.P.Balakr.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1962
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Surv. India 3: 163 (1962)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000155216
Common Names
- Argyreia arakuensis
- Araku Valley Morning Glory
- Araku Valley Vine
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Argyreia arakuensis (also called Araku Valley Wood-Rose, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Convolvulaceae family. It is a perennial, twining vine with large, heart-shaped leaves and white flowers. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, and it grows in tropical and subtropical forests, thickets, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Argyreia arakuensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Argyreia arakuensis is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed of Argyreia arakuensis is a small, black, hard seed. The seedlings of Argyreia arakuensis are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Argyreia arakuensis is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial climber. It is best propagated through stem cuttings. The cuttings should be taken from the tip of the stem and rooted in moist soil. The plant should be kept in a warm, humid environment and watered regularly. Once the roots have developed, the plant can be transplanted into a larger pot or into the ground.
Where to Find Argyreia arakuensis
Argyreia arakuensis is native to India, and is found in tropical and subtropical climates.
Argyreia arakuensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Argyreia arakuensis?
Argyreia arakuensis
What is the family of Argyreia arakuensis?
Convolvulaceae
What is the native range of Argyreia arakuensis?
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
Nambiyath Puthansurayil Balakrishnan (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.P.Balakr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:265125-1: Based on the initial data import