Argryreia splendens

Plant Characteristics

Cultivation

Scientific Names

Read about Argryreia splendens in the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture
Argryreia splendens, Sweet (Convolvulus splendens, Hornem. Lettsomia splendens, Roxbg. Ipomoea splendens, Sims). Described by Clarke as "a large climber:" lvs. elliptic and acuminate, never cordate but the base rhomboid or rounded, blade about 7 in. long and petiole 3 in., glabrous above and silky beneath: fls. rose-colored or pale red, in few- or many-fld. pedunculate corymbs; corolla tubular-campanulate, 1 1/2 in. long, the plaits hairy outside; sepals tomentose, ovate and obtuse, 1/4 in. long: caps. scarlet, papery. India. B.M. 2628.— Doubtful whether known in this country. The plant in cult. as Convolvulus splendens may be a form of the common morning-glory, Ipomoea purpurea. The above text is from the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture. It may be out of date, but still contains valuable and interesting information which can be incorporated into the remainder of the article. Click on "Collapse" in the header to hide this text.

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