Argyreia acuta

Argyreia acuta is a climber.

Contents 1 Naming 2 Taxonomy 3 Characteristics 3.1 Growth 3.2 Wood and Bark 3.3 Leaves 3.4 Flowers and Fruit 3.5 Root System 4 Distribution 5 Cultivation 6 Uses 7 Maintenance 8 Varities and Cultivars 9 Poisonousness 10 Pests and Diseases 11 Man and Argyreia acuta 11.1 History 11.2 Argyreia acuta in art 11.3 Symbolism 11.4 Superstition 12 See also 13 References 13.1 Literature 13.2 Footnotes 14 Non-commercial Links

[edit] Naming

Argyreia acuta was described in 1790 by João de Loureiro. The name is considered as validly published.

[edit] Taxonomy

Argyreia acuta is a species in the genus Argyreia which contains 90 species and belongs to the family of the Convolvulaceae (Morning-glory Family).

[edit] Characteristics

[edit] Growth

[edit] Wood and Bark

[edit] Leaves

Argyreia acuta is an evergreen plant with simple leaves. The leaves are arranged opposite one another. They are ovate.

[edit] Flowers and Fruit

The flowers are funnel-shaped. The plants bloom from August to October. The flowers are arranged in cymes.

The fruits are berries.

[edit] Root System

[edit] Distribution

Argyreia acuta is native to China, Laos and Vietnam.

[edit] Cultivation

Argyreia acuta prefers a sunny site. It grows best in pebbly, loamy soil that is dry to moderately moist.

[edit] Uses

[edit] Maintenance

[edit] Varities and Cultivars

[edit] Poisonousness

 Please read the health issues note! 

[edit] Pests and Diseases

[edit] Man and Argyreia acuta

[edit] History

[edit] Argyreia acuta in art

[edit] Symbolism

[edit] Superstition

[edit] See also

[edit] References

[edit] Literature

• Walter Erhardt, Erich Götz, Nils Bödeker, Siegmund Seybold: Der große Zander. Eugen Ulmer KG, Stuttgart 2008, ISBN 978-3-8001-5406-7. (Ger.)
• Christoper Brickell (Editor-in-chief): RHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants. Third edition. Dorling Kindersley, London 2003, ISBN 0-7513-3738-2.
• efloras.org

[edit] Footnotes

[edit] Non-commercial Links

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• United States Department of Agriculturees:Argyreia acutafr:Argyreia acuta