Botanical name | Argyreia speciosa |
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Plant Care |
![]() Full Sun
Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day. ![]() Frost Sensitive
Frost Sensitive – Will Get Damaged and Possibly Killed During Periods of Frost. ![]() Moderate Watering
Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering. ![]() Non Indigenous
Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
Categories | |
Flowers | Has mauve flowers, which are followed by small fruits. |
Common name(s) | Small wood rose |
Origin | |
Foliage | deciduous climber with large, heart-shaped leaves. |
Fruit | The fruits burst when dry, to form small ‘wood roses’ |
Argyreia speciosa (Small wood rose)
- Botanical name: Argyreia speciosa
- Common name(s): Small wood rose
- Categories: Climbers and Creepers
Plant description:
This member of the morning glory family (Convolvulaceae) is a rampant deciduous climber with large, heart-shaped leaves and mauve flowers, which are followed by small fruits. The fruits burst when dry, to form small ‘wood roses’. It grows best in warm, humid areas. It is sought after by flower arrangers.
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Argyreia speciosa requirements and features

Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
Has mauve flowers, which are followed by small fruits.
deciduous climber with large, heart-shaped leaves.