Convolvulaceae · Argyreia

Budana Balli / Shingled Silverweed

Argyreia osyrensis

Climbing shruboutdoor
Habit
Climbing shrub
Found in India
Karnataka
Flowering
September-April

Plant Details

Scientific name
Argyreia osyrensis
Genus
Argyreia
Habitat
Margins of grasslands
Habitat type
Grassland
Distribution
Indo-Malesia
Found in India
Karnataka
Flowering & fruiting
September-April
Conservation status
Not Evaluated (NE)

Leaf characters

Arrangement
Alternate
Simple type leaf character
Type
Simple
Entire margin leaf character
Margin
Entire
Palmate venation leaf character
Venation
Palmate

Typical of the Convolvulaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry
Radial
Inflorescence
Cyme
Fruit
Capsule

Typical of the Convolvulaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.

Local Names

Kannada
ಬೂದನ ಬಳ್ಳ budana balli, ಜಾಜುಗಾರನ ಹಂಬು jaajugaarana hambu, ಉಗನಿ ಬಳ್ಳಿ ugani balli
Marathi
बोंडवेल bondvel, लहान गायरी lahan gayari

About Budana Balli

Shingled Silverweed (Argyreia osyrensis) 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 grasslands. It occurs across Indo-Malesia. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during September-April.

Illustration representing the Convolvulaceae family
Botanical family

Convolvulaceae

Morning glory family

Budana Balli belongs to the Convolvulaceae family.

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