Argyreia populifolia
Family: Convolvulaceae
What it is like
A climber. Young plant parts have a few soft hairs. The leaves are alternate. The leaves are large and oval. They are heart shaped or rounded at the base and taper to the tip. They are 8-20 cm long by 5-15 cm wide. They are hairy underneath. The flowers are trumpet shaped and purple. The tube is 3-4 cm long. They occur as many flowers in a group in the axils of leaves. The fruit are yellow berries. They are 1-2 cm across. There are 2-4 seeds.
There are 90 Argyreia species.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows in the wet zone.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, India, Sri Lanka
How it is used for food
The fruit are used in curry.
The fruit are especially eaten by children.
Edible parts
Leaves, fruit
How it is grown
In southern India plants flower and fruit is November to January.
Its other names
Local names
Ginihilla, Giritilla