Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
elliptica
ID:
155921

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Roth) Choisy

Source:
ipni

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Mém. Soc. Phys. Genève 6: 417 (1833 publ. 1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000155250

Common Names

  • Elephant Creeper
  • Baby Woodrose
  • Woolly Morning Glory

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Synonyms

  • Argyreia laurifolia Voigt [unknown]
  • Convolvulus ellipticus (Roth) Spreng. [unknown]
  • Ipomoea laurifolia Sweet [unknown]
  • Mouroucoa elliptica Kuntze [unknown]
  • Argyreia strigosa obovata (C.B.Clarke) Panigrahi & Murti [unknown]

Description

Argyreia elliptica (also called Elliptic 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 elliptica is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Argyreia elliptica has white, trumpet-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and thin with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Argyreia elliptica 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 elliptica

Argyreia elliptica is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

Argyreia elliptica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Argyreia elliptica?

Argyreia elliptica

What is the family of Argyreia elliptica?

Convolvulaceae

What is the native range of Argyreia elliptica?

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

Albrecht Wilhelm Roth (1757-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roth' in the authors string.
Jacques Denys Choisy (1799-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Choisy' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:265177-1: Based on the initial data import