Argyreia elliptica (Roth) Choisy

Species

Angiosperms > Solanales > Convolvulaceae > Argyreia

Characteristics

A climber. It grows 8 m long. The small branches are velvety. The leaves are narrowly oval and 5-9 cm long by 3-5 cm wide. The flowers are in loose flat topped clusters. These can be 8 cm across.
Life form perennial
Growth form herb
Growth support climber
Foliage retention deciduous
Sexuality hermaphrodite
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A tropical plant.
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Usage

The ripe fruit are eaten raw.
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Images

Argyreia elliptica unspecified picture

Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:265177-1
WFO ID wfo-0000155250
COL ID GJ8Z
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Synonyms

Convolvulus ellipticus Mouroucoa elliptica Argyreia elliptica Argyreia laurifolia Ipomoea laurifolia Argyreia strigosa subsp. obovata