Argyreia splendens
Also known as: Amphione splendens (Hornem.) Raf. +3 more
- Amphione splendens (Hornem.) Raf.
- Convolvulus splendens Hornem.
- Ipomoea splendens (Hornem.) Sims
- Lettsomia splendens (Hornem.) Roxb.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Convolvulaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a liana.
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Originating in Temperate Asia and Tropical Asia, Argyreia splendens is a climbing plant belonging to the Convolvulaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Assam, Bangladesh, China South-Central, Myanmar, Thailand
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Mauritius, Réunion