Habitat/Geography
Argyreia nervosa
is a native of India, and can be found in the states of
Assam, Belgaum, and
Mysore, as well as the Bengal Plain. However, this plant
has spread around the world do to its use as an ornamental garden plant and in
some cases has 'escaped' into the wild. Other places A. nervosa can be
found in are Malay
Peninsula, located in South East Asia, the Polynesian Islands, Hawaii, Australia
and New Zealand, parts of Central America, and Africa.
A. nervosa's
preferred habitat would include a tropical/sub-tropical
climate with moderately moist, well drained soil, in a protected and sunny area.
Some information shows that it is able to germinate well under tree canopies,
and in thick grass cover, most likely due to the fact that it is a climbing vine
and is able to gain access to sunlight by 'climbing' the surrounding plants.
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