Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Climber |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is a rambling shrub, with short and thin thorns which curved at the tips. The thinner branches spread in many directions. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Foliages are elliptical or oval in shape, where they are widest at the middle of the lamina. |
| Flowers | The flowers are small and cream-coloured, tube in shape, flowers continuously through the entire branch, covered by distinctive triangle-shaped, pointed red bracts. |
| Etymology | Genus Bougainvillea is named after Louis Antoine de Bougainville (1729-1811), who was a French naval officer. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Small Gardens, Hedge / Screening, Container Planting |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Little Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Fast to Moderate |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Drought Tolerant, Well-Drained Soils |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage (Oval, Elliptical) |
| Foliar Venation | Pinnate / Net |
| Foliar Margin | Entire |
Non - Foliar and Storage
| Stem Type & Modification | Woody |
|---|
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Red |
|---|---|
| Flower Texture(s) | Papery |
| Flower Location | Axillary |
| Individual Flower Shape | Tubular |
| Flowering Period | Free-Flowering |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 39 |
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| Species ID | 1335 |
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