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Phanera aureifolia (K.Larsen & S.S.Larsen) Bandyop., Ghoshal & M.K.Pathak
| Family Name: | Fabaceae (Leguminosae) |
| Synonyms: | Bauhinia aureifolia |
Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Climber |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Thailand |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | A woody vine, it climbs by means of tendrils. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | The leaves are bilobed and have cordate bases, the young leaves are red and covered with a layer of fine hairs, turning green as it matures. The mature leaves are green, the veins on the underside of the leaf and leaf margins are red in colour and covered with a layer of fine hairs. |
| Flowers | The gragrant, bisexual flowers are borne on inflorescences and are white in colour, turning cream as it ages. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage, Fragrant (Flowers) |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Trellis / Arbour / Pergola |
| Thematic Landscaping | Fragrant / Aromatherapy Garden |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Propagation Method | Seed |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Red |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Velvety / Furry / Tomentose, Raised / Sunken Veins |
| Prominent Young Flush Colour(s) | Red |
| Young Flush Texture(s) | Velvety / Furry / Tomentose, Raised / Sunken Veins |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Petiolate |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage |
| Foliar Venation | Pinnate / Net |
| Foliar Margin | Entire |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | Cream / Off-White, White |
|---|---|
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
Fruit, Seed and Spore
| Fruit Classification | Simple Fruit |
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| Fruit Type | Dehiscent Dry Fruit , Legume / Pod |
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Others
| Master ID | 29298 |
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| Species ID | 3607 |
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