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Argyreia nervosa
Posted: October 5th, 2013, 8:07 pm
by Hamad Ahmed Kisana
| 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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info[/td] [td]An extensive woody climber with a stout stem; young shoots and branches covered by a silky white pubescence. Leaves ovate-cordate, apiculate at tip, 7.5-30 cm in diam., glabrous above, white tomentose(velvety) beneath. Flowers rose-purple with 7.5-30 cm long white- tomentose peduncles, borne in axillary many-flowered cymes; bracts ovate-lanceolate, acuminate, 3-4 cm long. Fruits (berries)globose, 2 cm in diam, apiculate, indehiscent.[/td][/tr]
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Re: Argyreia nervosa
Posted: October 5th, 2013, 8:12 pm
by Farhan Ahmed
Ah that is a lovely plant.
Re: Argyreia nervosa
Posted: October 6th, 2013, 11:25 am
by Tahir Khan
Lovely plant Hamad bhai, please do save seeds for me.
Re: Argyreia nervosa
Posted: October 6th, 2013, 1:55 pm
by Hamad Ahmed Kisana
why not tahir bhai their are plenty of buds on vine.so will send to you and seed bank INSHAHALLAH.
Re: Argyreia nervosa
Posted: October 6th, 2013, 2:04 pm
by Muhammad Arif Khan
Requested a picture when in full bloom to see the overall affect.
Re: Argyreia nervosa
Posted: October 16th, 2013, 12:59 pm
by Hamad Ahmed Kisana
Re: Argyreia nervosa
Posted: October 16th, 2013, 1:36 pm
by Tahir Khan
Superb clicks Hamad Bhai, aj tou Eid ka maza dobala hogya
Re: Argyreia nervosa
Posted: October 16th, 2013, 8:49 pm
by rafique
Hammad Bhai its beautiful. Nice photo shots too.
Re: Argyreia nervosa
Posted: October 16th, 2013, 9:01 pm
by Mustansir Billah
Beautiful Flowers as well as the vine.
Re: Argyreia nervosa
Posted: October 16th, 2013, 11:35 pm
by Farhan Ahmed
Its foliage is beauty, silvery as well as large size leaves. Nice plant
