Argyreia elliptica
(Roth.) Choisy
Oval leaved silverweed
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Description
A climber. It grows 8 m long. The small branches are velvety. The leaves are narrowly oval and 5-9 cm long by 3-5 cm wide. The flowers are in loose flat topped clusters. These can be 8 cm across.
Edible Uses
The ripe fruit are eaten raw.
Traditional Uses
The ripe fruit are eaten raw.
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Distribution
A tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, India, Sri Lanka,
Notes
There are 90 Argyreia species.
Synonyms
Lettsomia elliptica
Also Known As
Adumbuvalli
References (2)
- Ramachandran, V.S. and Nair, V.J., 1981, Ethnobotanical studies in Cannanore District, Kerala State (India). J Econ. Tax. Bot. Vol 2 pp 65-72
- Sasi, R. & Rajendran, A., 2012, Diversity of Wild Fruits in Nilgiri Hills of the Southern Western Ghats - Ethnobotanical Aspects. IJABPT, 3(1) p 82-87
