Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Climber |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | South East Asia |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Local Conservation Status | Native to Singapore (Critically Endangered (CR)) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | A medium sized climber with a scrambling growth form. It can grow up to 5m in height. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | The ovate-lanceolate leaves are simple and arranged in opposite pairs along the stem. The leaves are glaburous and shiny with an acute apex and an entire margin. The young leaves are red, turning green when it matures. |
| Stems | The stems are woody, the young stems are red and herbaceous. |
| Flowers | The flowers are borne on axillary inflorescences. |
| Habitat | It is found along swampy areas, riversides and floodplains. |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Fast |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 31438 |
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| Species ID | 5835 |
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