Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
boseana
ID:
155897

Status:
valid

Authors:
Santapau & V.Patel

Source:
ipni

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Trans. Bose Res. Inst. Calcutta 22: 35 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000155226

Common Names

  • Bose's Woodrose
  • Bose's Creeper
  • Bose's Velvet Bean

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Description

Argyreia boseana (also called Bose's 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 boseana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Argyreia boseana is a white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Argyreia boseana 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 boseana

Argyreia boseana is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats region.

Argyreia boseana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Argyreia boseana?

Argyreia boseana

What is the family of Argyreia boseana?

Convolvulaceae

What is the native range of Argyreia boseana?

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

Hermenegild Santapau (1903-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Santapau' in the authors string.
Villoo Patel (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.Patel' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:265142-1: Based on the initial data import