Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
maingayi
ID:
155947

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.B.Clarke) Hoogland

Source:
ipni

Year:
1952

Citation Micro:
Blumea 7: 185 (1952)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000155276

Common Names

  • Maingay's Woodrose
  • Maingay Vine
  • Woodrose

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Description

Argyreia maingayi (also called Maingay'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 maingayi is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Argyreia maingayi is a large, white, funnel-shaped bloom with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are thin, dark green and have a long, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Argyreia maingayi can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny spot. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods require regular watering and fertilizing.

Where to Find Argyreia maingayi

Argyreia maingayi can be found in India and Sri Lanka.

Argyreia maingayi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Argyreia maingayi?

Argyreia maingayi

What is the common name of Argyreia maingayi?

Maingay's Woodrose

What is the natural habitat of Argyreia maingayi?

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

Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
Ruurd Dirk Hoogland (1922-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hoogland' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:265219-1: Based on the initial data import