Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
kunstleri
ID:
155935

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Prain) Ooststr.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
Blumea 5: 383 (1943)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000155264

Common Names

  • Kunstler's Woodrose
  • Kunstler's Morning Glory
  • Kunstler's Creeper

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Synonyms

  • Argyreia curtisii (Prain) Prain ex Ooststr. [unknown]
  • Lettsomia curtisii Prain [unknown]
  • Lettsomia kunstleri Prain [unknown]

Description

Argyreia kunstleri (also called 'Kunstler's Woodrose', among many other common names) is a species of woody climber native to India and Sri Lanka. It is a perennial plant with large, heart-shaped leaves and white, trumpet-shaped flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed habitats such as roadsides and wastelands.

Uses & Benefits

Argyreia kunstleri 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 kunstleri 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 kunstleri is a tropical climber that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in a warm, moist environment. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle and grown in a warm, sheltered position.

Where to Find Argyreia kunstleri

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

Argyreia kunstleri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Argyreia kunstleri?

Argyreia kunstleri

What is the common name of Argyreia kunstleri?

Kunstler's Woodrose

What is the natural habitat of Argyreia kunstleri?

Tropical forests of India and Sri Lanka

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.
Simon Jan van Ooststroom (1906-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ooststr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:265202-1: Based on the initial data import