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Elephant creeper

Argyreia nervosa

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (6 countries), Asia (Japan, Philippines, Taiwan), North America (Cuba, Panama, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Tonga), and South America (Brazil).

🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso 🇹🇩 Chad 🇰🇲 Comoros 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇯🇵 Japan 🇲🇬 Madagascar 🇵🇦 Panama 🇵🇭 Philippines 🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇹🇴 Tonga 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Solanales (Solanales)

Species

Argyreia nervosa (Elephant creeper)

Names in Other Languages

German Holzrose

Portuguese trepadeira-elefante

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Elephant creeper?

The scientific name of Elephant creeper is Argyreia nervosa. It belongs to the genus Argyreia.

Where does Elephant creeper live?

Elephant creeper is found in Widely distributed across Africa (6 countries), Asia (Japan, Philippines, Taiwan), North America (Cuba, Panama, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Tonga), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Australia, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Chad, Comoros, Cuba, Guinea, Japan, Madagascar, Panama.

What family does Elephant creeper belong to?

Elephant creeper (Argyreia nervosa) belongs to the genus Argyreia, which is part of the taxonomic family Convolvulaceae.

What kingdom does Elephant creeper belong to?

Elephant creeper (Argyreia nervosa) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).