Argyreia capitiformis

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Convolvulus capitiformis
• Lettsomia peguensis
• Ipomoea capitiformis
• Lettsomia capitata
• Lettsomia capitiformis
• Lettsomia strigosa
• Argyreia rufohirsuta
• Ipomoea strigosa
• Mouroucoa peguensis
• Argyreia strigosa
• Argyreia verrucosohispida
• Ipomoea trichotosa
• Convolvulus trichotosus
• Convolvulus strigosus

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is situated in the order Solanales and the family Convolvulaceae. Its specific taxonomic designation is within the genus Argyreiia, identifying it as Argyreiia capitiformis.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. In China, its presence is noted in the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan areas. Moving toward the Indian Subcontinent, the species can also be found in the state of Assam. Additionally, it has a recorded distribution within the borders of Bangladesh. Together, these locations highlight the plant's ability to inhabit diverse environments across southern and eastern Asia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Argyreiia capitiformis is characterized by a highly specialized niche, specifically adapted to a precise altitudinal band within its native habitat. This species is found exclusively at a consistent elevation of 900 m AMSL, as indicated by an elevational range that maintains a minimum and maximum threshold of 900 m AMSL. Such a narrow elevational distribution suggests that the plant is sensitive to specific barometric pressures, temperature gradients, and moisture availability unique to this particular altitude. This lack of vertical variance implies that its survival is closely tied to the stable environmental conditions found at this specific level, making it highly dependent on the unique microclimates present at 900 meters above sea level.

Elevational range max:

900 m AMSL

Morphology

The morphology of Argyreiia capitiformis is characterized by its growth form as a woody liana, functioning as an obligatory climber that utilizes surrounding structures for support. This plant exhibits a terrestrial habit rather than an epiphytic one, establishing itself within the ground substrate. As a woody climber, it possesses a structural robustness that allows it to reach a maximum plant height of 15 meters, transitioning from its base into a sprawling vine-like architecture.

Climber :

liana

Climber :

obligatory

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

other

Plant height max:

15 m

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Activities

Argyreia capitiformis has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antihyperglycemic.

Antihyperglycemic

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Conditions

Argyreia capitiformis has 3 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include analgesic, antihyperglycemic, pain.

Analgesic

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Antihyperglycemic

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Pain

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology