Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Climber |
|---|---|
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
|---|---|
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | A perennial, herbaceous climber with twining growth form. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Leaves have cream and green variegation pattern. The oblong-lanceolate leaves are arranged in opposite pairs along the stems and have entire to slightly toothed margins. |
| Flowers | The large trumpet-shaped flowers have a blue-violet corolla, and are borne on a cluster. |
| Etymology | The genus 'Thunbergia' is named after Carl Peter Thunberg, a Swedish doctor who studied under Carl Linnaeus. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Trellis / Arbour / Pergola, Container Planting |
| Thematic Landscaping | Golden Garden |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) (Insects (Bee)) |
|---|
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Lots of Water, Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils, Easy to Grow |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green - Light Green, Yellow / Golden |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Purple |
|---|---|
| Flower Texture(s) | Thin |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 29681 |
|---|---|
| Species ID | 3990 |
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