Argyreia bella

Argyreia bella (C. B. Cl.) Raiz. (syn: Convolvulus vestitus Wall.; Lettsomia bella C. B. Cl.; Mouroucoa bella (C. B. Cl.) Kuntze);
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India, Nepal as per Catalogue of Life;
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SK 4055 11 February 2025: 8 very high res. images.

Location: Kantipath, Makawanpur, Nepal
Date: 08 February 2025
Elevation: 740m.
Habitat: Wild
Convolvulaceae ?? Climber.

I think it is Argyreia:
https://efloraofindia.com/efi/argyreia/
But unable to find the match.

I checked but did not find a match.


After checking all the species listed in the Checklist of Nepal, the closest I can go is Argyreia bella as per GBIF specimens (one, two).


Leaf shape looks different.

Slight variation is there in most of the Argyreia species.


Do you think this matches with :
https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Argyreia-subrotunda-QRLiu-MLZhang-sp-nov-A-plant-habit-B-inflorescence-C-flower_fig2_370481641


Elevation matches.


No flowers seen in your images.
Very difficult to say anything further.


Yes I agree but Image D from the Researchgate looks like matching and it could be a new sps. for  Nepal.



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References:
Catalogue of Life  The Plant List Ver.1.1  Tropicos   GBIF (High resolution specimens) POWO  Lectotypification of Argyreia bella (Convolvulaceae)  Convolvulaceae Unlimited  Herbarium JCB

Updated on September 19, 2025

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