Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Climber, Epiphyte |
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Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Borneo,Sumatra |
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| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Native to Singapore (Critically Endangered (CR)) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Fast growing, robust and compact vine. |
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| Foliage | Leaves fleshy. Two types of leaf forms are recognized for this species - a form with oblanceolate leaves and another with obovate leaves. |
| Flowers | Flowers intensely fragrant; corolla cream to white, pubescent with long thick hairs; corona white. |
| Habitat | In lowland and hill forests, often on trees along rivers. |
| Cultivation | Other horticultural forms with white spots on the leaves have also been introduced into cultivation in recent years. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage, Fragrant (Flowers) |
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| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting, Suitable for Hanging Baskets |
| Thematic Landscaping | Fragrant / Aromatherapy Garden |
| Usage Hazard - Cons | Toxic Upon Ingestion, Pungent Scent - Flowers |
| Usage Hazard - Cons Remarks | Avoid contact with sap as it may cause skin irritation in certain individuals. Keep plants away from children and pets as sap could be toxic. Some individuals may also find the scent of the flowers rather overpowering. |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
| Plant Growth Rate | Fast |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils, Easy to Grow |
| Maintenance Requirements | Moderate |
| Pest(s) | Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Stem Cutting |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth |
| Prominent Young Flush Colour(s) | Green |
| Young Flush Texture(s) | Glossy / Shiny |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Cream / Off-White, White |
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| Flower Texture(s) | Velvety / Furry / Tomentose |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flowering Period | After Rain |
| Flower Lifespan on Plant | Several Days |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 31031 |
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| Species ID | 5418 |
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