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Argyreia nervosa (Burm. f.) Bojer

Argyreia nervosa (Burm. f.) Bojer

Argyreia nervosa
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Argyreia nervosa (Burm. f.) Bojer. Argyreia nervosa is a perennial climbing vine native to the Indian subcontinent and introduced to numerous areas worldwide, including Hawaii, Africa, and the Caribbean. Though it can be invasive, it is often prized for its aesthetic and medicinal value. Common names include elephant creeper, woolly morning glory and Hawaiian baby woodrose. Its seeds are known for their powerful entheogenic properties, greater or similar to those of Ipomoea species, with users reporting significant psychedelic and spiritual experiences. The two botanical varieties are Argyreia nervosa var. nervosa described here, and Argyreia nervosa var. speciosa, the roots of which are used in Ayurvedic medicine.

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Native range

Native range not recorded for this plant. Often a non-native cultivar or naturalized garden plant.

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