Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
hookeri
ID:
155930

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
ipni

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 4: 185 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000155259

Common Names

  • Elephant Creeper
  • Woodrose
  • Woolly Morning Glory

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Synonyms

  • Rivea hookeri (C.B.Clarke) Hallier f. [unknown]

Description

Argyreia hookeri (also called Hooker'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 hookeri 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 hookeri is white or pink and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Argyreia hookeri 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 hookeri

Argyreia hookeri is native to India, Sri Lanka, and China.

Argyreia hookeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Argyreia hookeri?

Argyreia hookeri

What is the family of Argyreia hookeri?

Convolvulaceae

What is the native range of Argyreia hookeri?

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,