Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
lamii
ID:
155937

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ooststr.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Blumea , Suppl. 4: 239 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000155266

Common Names

  • Lam's Woodrose
  • Lam's Morning Glory
  • Lam's Creeper

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Description

Argyreia lamii (also called 'Lam'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 lamii is a medicinal plant used to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive pink flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Argyreia lamii 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 lamii 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 lamii

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

Argyreia lamii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Argyreia lamii?

Argyreia lamii

What is the common name of Argyreia lamii?

Lam's Woodrose

What is the natural habitat of Argyreia lamii?

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,