Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Climber, Shrub |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
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Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Climbing plant which grow to about 2.4 m to 3 m tall. |
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| Foliage | Oblong leaves, 10cm to 20 cm wide, are arranged in whorls with entire leaf margin and pinnate venation. |
| Flowers | Trumpet shaped flowers are cherry red to light purple which are produced in small cluster near the stem tips. Flowers give off a pleasant fragrant, which is the strongest at night. Each flower has 5 overlapping petals with a dark purple throat. |
| Fruit | Matured pod-like fruits ( 2.5 cm to 7.5 cm) are green, hard and dry. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Trellis / Arbour / Pergola, Suitable for Hanging Baskets |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils |
| Pruning | Wear gloves when pruning due to the presence of milky latex. |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Stem Cutting |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Whorled |
| Foliar Margin | Entire |
Non - Foliar and Storage
| Root Type | Underground |
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Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Purple, Red |
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| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Individual Flower Shape | Trumpet-shaped |
Fruit, Seed and Spore
| Mature Fruit Colour(s) | Green |
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Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 10 |
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| Species ID | 1306 |
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