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Stephanotis volubilis (L.f.) S.Reuss, Liede & Meve

Family Name: Apocynaceae

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Classifications and Characteristics

Plant Division Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon)
Plant Growth Form Climber
Lifespan (in Singapore) Perennial
Maximum Height 9 m

Biogeography

Native Distribution Northeastern Pakistan to Southern China, Peninsular Malaysia, Indonesia
Native Habitat Terrestrial

Foliar

Mature Foliage Colour(s) Green
Foliar Type Simple / Unifoliate
Foliar Arrangement Along Stem Opposite
Foliar Attachment to Stem Petiolate
Foliar Shape(s)
Foliar Venation Pinnate / Net
Foliar Margin Entire
Foliar Apex - Tip Acuminate
Foliar Base Cordate

Floral (Angiosperm)

Flower Colour(s) Green
Flower Grouping Cluster / Inflorescence
Flower Location Axillary
Flower Symmetry Radial
Individual Flower Shape Stellate / Star-shaped
Inflorescence Type Cyme

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Master ID 34497
Species ID 8910
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Species record last updated on: 29 April 2025.
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