Botanical Name | Argyreia nervosa |
Family | Convolvulaceae |
Genus | Argyreia |
Specie | nervosa |
Local Name in Urdu | taiz gam |
Common Name | Woolly Morning Glory, Woodrose, Silver Elephant Creeper, Hawaiian Baby Woodrose |
Life Cycle | perinial |
Fragrant or Not | no |
Category(Bush/Vine/Tree) | vine |
Height | 30-40 ft. |
Spacing | 24-36 in. |
Flowering Months | late summer,fall |
Flower Color | Medium Blue |
Growing Areas | All hot areas of pakistan |
Frost Tender | yes |
Exposure | Sun to Partial Shade |
Soil pH | acidic |
Propagation | by seeds |
Uses | climbing vine |
Other Details | very aggressive vine if someone wants a vine which quickly covers any type of area then it is best.it grows very rapidly therefore locally called taiz gam.Argyreia nervosa is a perennial climbing vine that is native to the Indian subcontinent and introduced to numerous areas worldwide, including Hawaii, Africa and the Caribbean. Though it can be invasive, it is often prized for its aesthetic value. Common names include Hawaiian Baby Woodrose, Adhoguda or Vidhara(Sanskrit), Elephant Creeper and Woolly Morning Glory.The plant is a rare example of a plant whose hallucinogenic properties were not recognized until recent times.seeds are poisonous |
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