Argyreia argentea

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Rivea argentea
• Ipomoea argenteosericea

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified within the order Solanales and the family Convolvulaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic designation is within the genus Argyreiia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse range of habitats across the Asian continent. Within the Indian Subcontinent, it is found growing in the regions of Assam and Bangladesh. Its distribution also extends into the Eastern Himalaya, highlighting its presence in mountainous terrains. Moving into Indo-China, the species is naturally occurring in Myanmar. Finally, its geographical reach includes the tropical landscapes of Thailand.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Argyreiia argentea is characterized by a versatile growth habit that spans multiple ecological niches, ranging from aquatic and semiaquatic environments to terrestrial habitats. As a plant capable of occupying these diverse zones, its structural development is adapted to both submerged and soil-based conditions. It functions as an obligatory climber, utilizing specialized structures to ascend and anchor itself to surrounding vegetation or substrates to reach optimal light exposure. Despite its climbing nature, it maintains an independent lifestyle, functioning as a non-parasitic organism that derives all necessary nutrients and water from its environment rather than relying on a host plant. Furthermore, its growth pattern is primarily terrestrial rather than epiphytic, ensuring its physical stability and resource acquisition are centered within soil or substrate-based ecosystems.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

obligatory

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Parasite :

independent

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Argyreia argentea has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Catechin hydrate, Gallic acid, Rutin hydrate, Tannin, p-coumaric acid.

Catechin hydrate

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Gallic acid

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Rutin hydrate

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Tannin

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p-coumaric acid

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Conditions

Argyreia argentea has 8 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include boils, cold, fever, gastric ulcers, marasmus.

Boils

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Cold

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Fever

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Gastric ulcers

1. Journal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences

Marasmus

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Paralysis

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Rheumatoid arthritis

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Tumor

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Preparations

Argyreia argentea has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include crude methanol extract.

Crude methanol extract

1. Journal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences