Argyreia elongata
Image: Luang, A. (cc-by)
NameArgyreia elongata
Scientific NameArgyreia elongata L.L. Forman
Plant FamilyConvolvulaceae
Natural HabitatFound at the base of sandstone cliffs at approximately 1,300 meters altitude, specifically noted in Sarawak, Malaysia.
Parts Used
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo specific traditional medicinal uses are well-documented for Argyreia elongata in available ethnobotanical literature.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNo specific contraindications are documented due to a lack of known medicinal uses.
Cultivation NotesThis woody climber thrives in conditions similar to its natural habitat, such as the base of sandstone cliffs at moderate altitudes (around 1,300m). It prefers tropical environments.
Rarityuncommon
Description
A woody climber reaching up to 15 feet, characterized by large, ovate leaves. Its flowers are funnel-shaped with a pale pink corolla, deep violet at the base, and other parts also pale pink, often densely hairy.
