Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
cinerea
ID:
155908

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ooststr.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
Blumea 5: 374 (1943)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000155237

Common Names

  • Elephant Creeper
  • Woolly Morning Glory
  • Woodrose

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Description

Argyreia cinerea (also called 'Silvervine', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Convolvulaceae family. It is a woody climber with silvery-green leaves and white flowers. It is native to India, Sri Lanka and Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Argyreia cinerea 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 cinerea 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 cinerea can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The soil should be kept moist but not wet. The plants should be kept in partial shade and protected from strong winds.

Where to Find Argyreia cinerea

Argyreia cinerea is native to India and can be found in the Himalayan region.

Argyreia cinerea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Argyreia cinerea?

Argyreia cinerea

What is the family of Argyreia cinerea?

Convolvulaceae

What is the native range of Argyreia cinerea?

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,