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Mansoa hymenaea DC. A.Gentry
| Family Name: | Bignoniaceae |
| Synonyms: | Pseudocalymma alliaceum, Bignonia alliacea |
| Common Name: | Garlic Vine, 大蒜藤, 蒜香藤 |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Climber |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Tropical America |
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Description and Ethnobotany
| Others - Plant Morphology | Woody climber with odourless leaves that give off a distinct garlic smell only when crushed, thus the common name ‘Garlic Vine’. Used as a substitute of garlic sometimes. Flowers are showy, funnel-shaped and bloom in clusters. When in bloom, flowers emit garlic smell. Colour changes from lavender to light lavender to white. Seeds are dispersed by wind or by humans intentionally. Plant also possess medicinal properties. |
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| Ethnobotanical Uses | Others: Used to treat fevers, colds, throat and respiratory ailments. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Fragrant (Foliage), Ornamental Flowers |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Fast to Moderate |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
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Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Pink, Purple, White |
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| Inflorescence Size Remarks | Flowers turns from darker shade of lavendar to a lighter shade and eventually white. |
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Others
| Master ID | 154 |
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| Species ID | 1450 |
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