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Hawaiian Baby Woodrose

Argyreia nervosa

Photo by Kevin Kavi
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Field Notes

Description:

Argyreia nervosa is a perennial climbing vine that is native to the Indian subcontinent and introduced to numerous areas worldwide, including Hawaii, Africa and the Caribbean, it can be invasive, although is often prized for its aesthetic value. Common names include Hawaiian Baby Woodrose, Adhoguda अधोगुडा or Vidhara विधारा (Sanskrit), Elephant Creeper and Woolly Morning Glory. There are two botanical varieties: Argyreia nervosa var. nervosa described here, and Argyrea nervosa var. speciosa, a species used in ayurvedic medicine, but with little to no psychoactive value.

Hawaiian Baby Woodrose seeds may be consumed for their various lysergamide alkaloids, such as ergine,[2] which can produce psychedelic effects

Notes:

Picture taken at Jardine Botanique

Species ID Suggestions

Cairo Morning Glory

Ipomoea cairica

Hawaiian Baby Woodrose

Argyreia nervosa

Comments (2)

Corolla characteristic , leaves and calyx in lower right are all a perfect match for Ipomoea cairica. http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/showimage/11154/

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