Argyreia onilahiensis
NameArgyreia onilahiensis
Scientific NameArgyreia onilahiensis
Plant FamilyConvolvulaceae
Natural HabitatNative to Madagascar, where it typically grows in dry deciduous forests and scrubland.
Parts Used
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo specific traditional medicinal uses are widely documented for Argyreia onilahiensis in ethnobotanical literature.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNo specific contraindications are documented due to a lack of research on its medicinal properties. Caution is advised as other species in the genus Argyreia are known to contain psychoactive ergoline alkaloids.
Cultivation NotesAs a tropical liana, it thrives in warm climates with well-draining soil and requires structural support for its climbing habit. Propagation is typically achieved through seeds or stem cuttings.
Rarityrare
Description
Argyreia onilahiensis is a woody climbing vine or liana, endemic to Madagascar. It is characterized by its large, cordate (heart-shaped) to ovate leaves and produces striking funnel-shaped flowers, typically pink to purplish in color, often arranged in cymes.
