Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Shrub |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Burma, Cambodia, Indonesia, Java, Kalimantan, Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra and Thailand. |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | A climber or woody shrub. It has a semi-scandent growth form. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | The bifid leaves have small stipules and are red when young, turning green as it matures. The lower surface of the mature leaves is covered with fine brown hairs especially on the leaf veins. The leaf has a cordate leaf base and rounded lobes. |
| Stems | The young branches are pubescent, covered with a layer of brown hairs. |
| Flowers | The flowers are borne in lateral and terminal racemes, the axis is brownish pubescent. The bisexual flower consists of 5 red petals with a yellow centre, 3 stamens and a stigma. The stigma is hirsute. |
| Fruit | The fruit is a dehiscent pod. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Trellis / Arbour / Pergola |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Prominent Young Flush Colour(s) | Red |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Petiolate |
| Foliar Venation | Pinnate / Net |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 31905 |
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| Species ID | 6307 |
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