Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Climber, Epiphyte |
|---|---|
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Philippines and Sabah (Malaysia) |
|---|---|
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Fast growing, compact vine. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Leaves glossy green, often with rd tinge when exposed to direct sunlight |
| Flowers | Flower color variable, corolla dark red, red or pale yellow. |
| Others - Plant Morphology | Two yellow flowered forms are currently in circulation; the form with a dark red corona supposedly originated from Sabah, whereas the form with a pale pink corona (with a tinge of red along the ridge) is from the Philippines. Two other subspecies are also currently in circulation, ssp. midorensis with salmon colored corolla and pink corona, and ssp.superba with flowers that are covered with dense white hairs. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Small Gardens, Container Planting, Suitable for Hanging Baskets |
| Usage Hazard - Cons | Toxic Upon Ingestion |
| Usage Hazard - Cons Remarks | Avoid contact with milky/ white sap as it may cause skin irritation in certain individuals. Keep plants away from children and pets as sap could be toxic. |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
|---|
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Pest(s) | Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Stem Cutting |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth, Leathery |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Red, Yellow / Golden |
|---|---|
| Flower Texture(s) | Gloss / Shiny, Velvety / Furry / Tomentose |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flowering Period | After Rain |
| Flowering Opening Time | Daytime |
| Flower Lifespan on Plant | Several Days |
Fruit, Seed and Spore
| Fruit Classification | Simple Fruit |
|---|---|
| Fruit Type | Dehiscent Dry Fruit |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 30890 |
|---|---|
| Species ID | 5267 |
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