Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
confusa
ID:
155910

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Prain) Raizada

Source:
ipni

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Sci. & Cult. 28: 193 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000155239

Common Names

  • Confused Woodrose
  • Confused Vine
  • Confused Morning Glory

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Synonyms

  • Lettsomia confusa Prain [unknown]

Description

Argyreia confusa (also called 'Confused Argyreia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Convolvulaceae family. It is a woody climber with large, ovate 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 confusa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Argyreia confusa 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 confusa 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 confusa

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

Argyreia confusa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Argyreia confusa?

Argyreia confusa

What is the family of Argyreia confusa?

Convolvulaceae

What is the native range of Argyreia confusa?

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

David Prain (1857-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prain' 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:265165-1: Based on the initial data import