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Thunbergia fragrans Roxb.
| Family Name: | Acanthaceae |
| Synonyms: | Thunbergia volubilis |
| Common Name: | Angel Wings, Fragrant Thunbergia, Indra pushpa, Sweet Clock Vine, White Clock Vine, White Lady, 碗花草, 铁贯藤, 狗屁藤 |
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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, Semi-Annual / Annual-Like |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Plant Shape | Irregular |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | India, Southern and Southeast Asia |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial (Disturbed Area / Open Ground) |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Herbaceous vine. |
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| Foliage | Green leaves are triangular, ovate or lanceolate with pointed lobes (3-14 cm long, 1.8-7 cm wide). |
| Stems | Stems are nearly 4-angled to flattened. |
| Flowers | White, sweetly fragrant flowers are tubular (3 cm long, 5 cm wide) . The cylindrical, floral tube is 4-7 mm long and the lobes are egg-shaped with the wide end at the tip (). |
| Fruit | Dry, dehiscent fruits are known as capsules. They are hairless, approximately round and beaked near the apex (7 mm wide, 10-13 mm long). |
| Habitat | This vine is considered a serious weed in Australia and Hawaii, threatening native species. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
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| Usage Hazard - Cons | Invasive / Potentially Invasive, Weak Branches |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Seed or Spore Dispersal | Abiotic (Explosive Dehiscence) |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade, Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Fast |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Fertile Loamy Soils |
| Maintenance Requirements | Low |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Stem Cutting, Storage Organ |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Velvety / Furry / Tomentose |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Opposite |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage (Ovate) |
| Foliar Venation | Pinnate / Net |
| Foliar Apex - Tip | Acute |
| Foliar Base | Cordate |
Non - Foliar and Storage
| Root Type | Underground (Fibrous Root) |
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Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | Cream / Off-White, White |
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| Individual Flower Shape | Trumpet-shaped |
| Flowering Period | Free-Flowering |
| Flowering Opening Time | Daytime |
| Flower Lifespan on Plant | 1 Day |
| Flowering Habit | Polycarpic |
Fruit, Seed and Spore
| Mature Fruit Colour(s) | Brown |
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| Fruit Classification | Simple Fruit |
| Fruit Type | Dehiscent Dry Fruit , Capsule |
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Others
| Master ID | 223 |
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| Species ID | 1519 |
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