Argyreia nervosa

Argyreia nervosa (= Convolvulus speciosus), commonly known as Woolly Morning Glory, 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 nervosa 11.1 History 11.2 Argyreia nervosa 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 nervosa was already described and the name validly published by Nicolaas Laurens Burman. It was not until 1837, however, that Wenceslas Bojer reclassified it into todays valid botanical systematics.

[edit] Taxonomy

The Woolly Morning Glory 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

The climbers grow to a height of approximately 10 meters.

[edit] Wood and Bark

[edit] Leaves

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

[edit] Flowers and Fruit

The flowers are funnel-shaped and blue. The plants bloom in July. The flowers are arranged in cymes.

The fruits are berries.

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[edit] Distribution

Argyreia nervosa is native to India.

[edit] Cultivation

The Woolly Morning Glory prefers a sunny site and can withstand temperatures down to -6,6º C. It grows best in pebbly, loamy soil that is dry to moderately moist.

[edit] Uses

[edit] Maintenance

[edit] Varities and Cultivars

[edit] Poisonousness

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[edit] Pests and Diseases

[edit] Man and Argyreia nervosa

[edit] History

[edit] Argyreia nervosa 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 nervosafr:Argyreia nervosa