Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Climber, Epiphyte |
|---|---|
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Peninsular Malaysia - in montane forests |
|---|---|
| Preferred Climate Zone | Highland / Montane |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Slender creeping epiphyte often covering entire branches of trees |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Leaves convex, hirsute; light green turning bright purplish - red in full sun. |
| Flowers | Flowers red, inner surface of corolla lobes yellow or orange yellow |
| Associated Flora | Often found growing in association with other myrmecophytes (ant plants) such as Lecanopteris sp, |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
|---|
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
| Planting Remarks | A montane plant that has to be grown in a cool and humid environment. Day temperatures should preferably be less than 25'c. Plants will exhibit reduction in size of leaves and stunted growth if growing environment is too warm. |
| Maintenance Requirements | Low |
| Pest(s) | Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Red |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Hairy / Hirsute |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Red, Yellow / Golden |
|---|---|
| Flower Texture(s) | Hairy / Hirsute |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Individual Flower Shape | Urceolate / Urn-shaped |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 31025 |
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| Species ID | 5412 |
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