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Argyreia nervosa

(Burm.f.) Bojer (1837)

This name is accepted

Kingdom: Viridiplantae Phylum: Magnoliophyta Class/Clade: Eudicot-Asterids Order: Solanales Family: Convolvulaceae Genus: Argyreia

baby wood rose, silver morning glory, woolly morning glory

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Uses and Culture

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Natural History

Statewide Status

Naturalized

Island Status

Kaua'i Naturalized
O'ahu Naturalized
Maui Naturalized

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Bibliography

Name Published In: Hortus Maurit.: 224 (1837)

Other References

Lorence et al. 1995:32 (NEWNAT/K, DESCR); Oppenheimer 2004:10 (EM); Staples & Herbst 2005:245 (KEY), 246 (DESCR); Lau & Frohlich 2012:13 (O)

Occurrences

SNo. Scientific Name Locality Habitat Basis of Record Description Recorded By Record Number Island Source Date
1 Argyreia nervosa Honolulu, on grounds near Bishop Museum Preserved_Specimen Mitchell, D.D. Oahu BISH 1939-11-17
2 Argyreia nervosa 2220 University Ave., Honolulu, T. Hawaii Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. Oahu BISH 1931-08-04
3 Argyreia nervosa Nr Bishop Museum, on trellis nr house Preserved_Specimen Mitchell, D.D. Oahu BISH 1939-11-17
4 Argyreia nervosa Near eastern trailhead of Maunawili Ditch Trail, Waimanalo Ruderal, vacant lot off paved cul-de-sac; Overgrown graded lot with stored building materials and equipment; associated species: Amaranthus spinosus, Lepidium virginicum, Euphorbia prostrate, Ipomoea obscura, Sida spinosa Preserved_Specimen Wood, M. 501001 Oahu BISH 2022-09-11
5 Argyreia nervosa Manoa valley, corner of East Manoa road and Kolowalu street. Ahupuaa of Waikiki. Huge vine growing on powerlines and various large trees next to cross walk. Preserved_Specimen Thomas, M.K. 946 Oahu BISH 2025-01-07
6 Argyreia nervosa Hwy. 50 Just east of junction with Maluhia Road Vine climbing over Psidium along road at the edge of the canefield. Preserved_Specimen Pale pink corolla outside with a deep lavender tube. Flynn, T.W. 1203 Kauai BISH 1985-09-04
7 Argyreia nervosa Castle Junction In forested area behind disturbed hillside. Preserved_Specimen Woody vine with fine pubescence on stem and young leaves. Milky sap, mature leaves with pubescece on underside. No fruits or flowers seen. OISC Oahu BISH 2007-05-29
8 Argyreia nervosa Waimea District: Hanapepe town, along Awaawa Rd, SE of Hanapepe Heights and NW of Hanapepe River Cliffs with secondary vegetation, mostly naturalized succulents and Leucaena thicket. Preserved_Specimen Vigorous liana reaching 6-8 m high in trees, main stem 2-3 cm diam., leaves dk green above, white sericeous beneath. Fruits brown, indehiscent, seeds embedded in dry pulp. Lorence, D.H. 7432 Kauai BISH 1993-12-10
9 Argyreia nervosa Keolu- UTM 2363799, 630103 Lowland mixed forest. Preserved_Specimen Vine seedling about .25 meters tall. No flowers or fruit. OED 2009050603 Oahu BISH 2009-05-06
10 Argyreia nervosa Near eastern trailhead of Maunawili Ditch Trail, Waimanalo Ruderal, vacant lot off paved cul-de-sac; Overgrown graded lot with stored building materials and equipment; associated species: Amaranthus spinosus, Lepidium virginicum, Euphorbia prostrate, Ipomoea obscura, Sida spinosa Preserved_Specimen Wood, M. 501001 Oahu BISH 2022-09-11
11 Argyreia nervosa Waimea Arboretum Vine on fence and shrubbery in partial shade. Preserved_Specimen Vine. Flowers light pink with magenta to reddish purple within tube, oderless (morning). Lau, J. 2782 Oahu BISH 1986-08-02
12 Argyreia nervosa East Maui, Hana District, Haou Preserved_Specimen Vigorous vine sprawling over and climbing, roadside vegetation... Oppenheimer, H.L. 110209 Maui BISH 2002-11-11
13 Argyreia nervosa H.S.P.A. Plantation Manoa District, Oahu Preserved_Specimen Vine Grant, M.L. 7540 Oahu BISH 1934-10-29
14 Argyreia nervosa Honolulu, 1004 Sixth Ave Preserved_Specimen Vigorous vines; fls. lilac toward edges, purple within; calyx cream to pale-green. Won, R. Oahu BISH 1953-07-17
15 Argyreia nervosa Honolulu Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 10077 Oahu BISH 1935-11-16
16 Argyreia nervosa Old Naval Station, Honolulu, Oahu Preserved_Specimen Garber, D.W. 428 Oahu BISH 1930-06-17
17 Argyreia nervosa Honolulu: Fence at Bishop Museum Preserved_Specimen Robust liana, fls. pale (purplish violet tinged) with 8 cm diam corolla Iltis, H.H. 284 Oahu BISH 1967-07-05
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