Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
barbata
ID:
155891

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wall.) Raizada

Source:
ipni

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Indian Forester 93: 754 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000155220

Common Names

  • Argyreia barbata
  • Bearded Morning Glory
  • Bearded Vine

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Synonyms

  • Convolvulus barbatus Wall. [unknown]
  • Ipomoea barbata (Wall.) Choisy [illegitimate]
  • Lettsomia barbata C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Mouroucoa barbata Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Argyreia barbata (also called Bearded Morning Glory, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to India. It is a twining vine with white or pink flowers and heart-shaped leaves. It is found in grasslands, woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Argyreia barbata 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 barbata is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed of Argyreia barbata is a small, black, hard seed. The seedlings of Argyreia barbata are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Argyreia barbata is a perennial climber that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It can be propagated by division or by layering. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of climates.

Where to Find Argyreia barbata

Argyreia barbata is native to India and Sri Lanka, and is found in tropical and subtropical climates.

Argyreia barbata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Argyreia barbata?

Argyreia barbata

What is the family of Argyreia barbata?

Convolvulaceae

What is the native range of Argyreia barbata?

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

Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
Mukat Behari Raizada (1907-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Raizada' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:265133-1: Based on the initial data import