Argyreia elongata
Image: Dransfield, J. (cc-by)
NameArgyreia elongata
Scientific NameArgyreia elongata Forman
Plant FamilyConvolvulaceae
Natural HabitatNative to hill Dipterocarp forests on Setap Shales in areas like Temburong, Amo, and Bukit Belalong in Brunei. It is typically found on steep slopes at an altitude of 800 meters.
Parts Usedleaf,flower
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Cultivation NotesRequires a tropical climate, preferring steep slopes and shale-rich soils, similar to its native hill Dipterocarp forest habitat. As a climbing plant, it needs substantial support for its growth.
Rarityuncommon
Description
This is a climbing plant, reaching up to 35 meters in height. It features leathery leaves that are bright green on the upper surface and pale and powdery underneath. Its flowers, borne on long peduncles up to 30 cm, have a white corolla with a distinctive purple center.
