Argyreia bracteata Choisy

Species

Angiosperms > Solanales > Convolvulaceae > Argyreia

Characteristics

A twining shrub. The leaves are alternate. The leaves are broad and heart shaped. They are 8-13 cm long by 4-6 cm wide. The flowers are funnel shaped. They are red or pink. The fruit is a juicy berry. It is yellow and contains 4-5 seeds.
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Growth form herb
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Foliage retention deciduous
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It is a tropical plant. It grows in sandy soil and twines over trees. In southern India it grows between 400-750 m above sea level.
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Edible fruits
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Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:265144-1
WFO ID wfo-0001040597
COL ID GJ82
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Synonyms

Lettsomia bracteata Argyreia bracteata