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Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Climber |
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Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Southern Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore, Sumatra and Borneo |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Native to Singapore (Critically Endangered (CR)) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Climber with thin, wiry stems |
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| Foliage | Leaves ovate, 4-15cm long by 2.5-7cm wide; mature leaves thick leathery and stiff, rough to the touch. Upper leaf surface characteristically mottled, base color dull-mid green or olive green, often tinged with brown, and with dull grey - very dull pale green blotches. Young leaves dull reddish brown with dull grey markings. Plants exposed to very bright light or full sun may have leaves that are completely red in color. |
| Flowers | Flowers to 1.3cm across; petals white - pink, pubescent, with a fringe of long hairs along the edges. Corona lobes pinkish red, deep rose red towards the centre; anthers with long, thin and 'tail like' appendages to 0.4-0.5cm long that are raised above the corona. |
| Habitat | In lowland forests and limestone hills |
| Etymology | The species epithet refers to the 'tail like' (caudate) appendages of the anther |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage, Ornamental Form |
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| Landscape Uses | Small Gardens, Vertical Greenery / Green Wall, Skyrise / Balcony, 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) |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils, Easy to Grow |
| Pest(s) | Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Stem Cutting |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Brown, Green, Green - Light Green, Patterned |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Leathery |
| Prominent Young Flush Colour(s) | Brown, Green - Light Green, Red, Patterned |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Pink, Red, White |
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| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 32011 |
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| Species ID | 6413 |
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