Mazhar Botanic Garden

Argyreia nervosa (Burm.f.) Bojer

Woolly morning glory

Sample code: EGY-MBG-000619
English name: Woolly morning glory
Arabic name: نبات الفضية
Native: Indian subcontinent
Country: India
(PGR): Rare

Woody perennial evergreen vine plant, 9-15 tall leaves cordate, 15-25 cm long, 15 cm wide, upper side glabrous, lower side silver and tomentose flowers blue, pink, purple Fruit rounded, leathery 1-2 cm across, open when mature, fruit contains 4-6 seeds, dark brown in colour

Attractive large flowers ornamental. Can provide shade when trained to grow over a trellis. Makes an attractive cover for long railings.medicinal .

Argyreia speciosa (Lf) Sweet, Convolvulus speciosus Lf

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Texture: Chalk Clay Loam Sandy
Fertility: Intermediate
Drainage: Moderately well drained
Salinity: Intermediated
Water Sources: Moderate Water
Climates: Subtropics
Lights: Full sun Partial shade
Propagation: Seeds
Flowering time: Summer and autumn
Zone: 9 : 12
pH range: 5-6

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