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Phanera kockiana (Korth.) Benth. var. kockiana
| Family Name: | Fabaceae (Leguminosae) |
| Synonyms: | Bauhinia kockiana |
| Common Name: | Kock's Bauhinia |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Climber |
|---|---|
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Brunei, Indonesia, Kalimantan, Lesser Sunda Islands, Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, Sarawak and Sumatra. |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | A woody perennial vine, it has a twining growth form. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | The leaves are arranged alternately along the stem. The leaves are ovate to elliptical in shape and have 3 prominent veins running from the base to the leaf apex. |
| Flowers | The bisexual flowers are borne in clusters. Each flower has 5 small, green sepals and 5 large petals. The flowers are yellow but turn red-orange with age. |
| Fruit | The fruits are flat pods with persistent sepals at the base. |
| Cultivation | It is best grown under full sun and in deep, fertile and well drained soil. The plant may be pruned to encourage a bushier growth form. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Fruits |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Container Planting |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Fast |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Stem Cutting |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth, Glossy / Shiny, Raised / Sunken Veins |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Opposite |
| Foliar Venation | Pinnate / Net |
| Foliar Margin | Entire |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Yellow / Golden, Orange |
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Others
| Master ID | 28 |
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| Species ID | 1324 |
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