Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Climber |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | South China, Bangladesh, India, Myanmar |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is a herbaceous climber. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Its leaves are light green and heart-shaped. Areas along the veins are dark-green. |
| Flowers | Its inflorescence is borne opposit to the leaf. The male inflorescence is slender and grows about 5-8 cm long. The female inflorescence is about 1.5-2.5 cm long. |
| Fruit | Its fruit are globose drupes. |
| Habitat | Found in wet areas in forests. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Suitable for Hanging Baskets |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Green - Light Green |
|---|---|
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Green |
|---|---|
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Inflorescence Type | Spike |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 30856 |
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| Species ID | 5226 |
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