About Oval Leaved Silverweed
Oval Leaved Silverweed (Argyreia elliptica) is a climbing shrub belonging to the Convolvulaceae family (Morning glory family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate simple/lobed leaves, cymose axillary flower clusters, capsule fruit. It is typically found in margins of shola forests. It occurs across India, Sri Lanka. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during September-March.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Argyreia elliptica
- Genus
- Argyreia
- Family
- CONVOLVULACEAE
- Habit
- Climbing shrub
- Habitat
- Margins of shola forests
- Distribution
- India, Sri Lanka
- Flowering & fruiting
- September-March
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Local Names
- Tamil
- உன்னாயங்கொடி Unnayankoti
- Marathi
- बोंडवेल Bondvel, Khedari
Botanical family
Convolvulaceae
Morning glory family
Oval Leaved Silverweed belongs to the Convolvulaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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