Oval leaved silverweed
Argyreia elliptica

Family: Convolvulaceae

What it is like

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.

There are 90 Argyreia species.

Where it is found

A tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, India, Sri Lanka

How it is used for food

The ripe fruit are eaten raw.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Adumbuvalli

Synonyms

Lettsomia elliptica