Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
congesta
ID:
155911

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ooststr.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1952

Citation Micro:
Blumea 7: 176 (1952)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000155240

Common Names

  • Congested Woodrose
  • Congested Vine
  • Congested Morning Glory

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Description

Argyreia congesta (also called 'Congested 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 congesta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Argyreia congesta 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 congesta 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 congesta

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

Argyreia congesta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Argyreia congesta?

Argyreia congesta

What is the family of Argyreia congesta?

Convolvulaceae

What is the native range of Argyreia congesta?

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,