Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Epiphyte |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Indo-China to Malesia. |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Local Conservation Status | Native to Singapore (Critically Endangered (CR)) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | A succulent, herbaceous epiphyte to hemi-epiphyte vine growing on tree stems. |
|---|---|
| Roots | Roots grow adventitiously on mature plants. |
| Foliage | Leaves are arranged oppositely, petiolate. Leaf blade is dark green, with lighter green on the undersides, fleshy, lanceolate in shaped, measuring 4 - 7 cm long and 2.5 - 4 cm wide; apex acute, base rounded acute, margin entire. Leaf blade has slightly raised midrib and secondary veins on the uppersides. The leaves produce white latex. |
| Stems | Stems are cylindrical, up to 2.5 mm in diameter, |
| Flowers | Small, inflorescence consists of usually 1 single open flower at a time and 2 - 4 developing buds. Flowers are light yellow and succulent, smooth. |
| Fruit | Fruits and seeds not seen. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Container Planting, Suitable for Hanging Baskets |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth |
| Prominent Young Flush Colour(s) | Green |
| Young Flush Texture(s) | Smooth |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Opposite |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Petiolate |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage |
| Foliar Margin | Entire |
| Foliar Apex - Tip | Acute |
| Foliar Base | Acute |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Yellow / Golden |
|---|---|
| Flower Texture(s) | Smooth |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Location | Axillary |
| Flower Symmetry | Radial |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 32507 |
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| Species ID | 6919 |
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