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Bougainvillea (Spectoperuviana Group) 'Thimma'
| Family Name: | Nyctaginaceae |
| Synonyms: | Bougainvillea 'Vicki', Bougainvillea 'Vicky', Bougainvillea 'Harlequin', Bougainvillea 'Vickie' |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Climber, Shrub |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is a large growing and spreading shrub. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Leaves are large, ovate-shaped, with straight thorns on the axils of leaves, each leaf has a very rich splash of yellowish-gold in the middle of lamina. |
| Flowers | The bracts are bicoloured with white and pink or purple. |
| 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, Ornamental Foliage |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Container Planting, Suitable for Bonsai, General |
| Thematic Landscaping | Golden Garden, Naturalistic Garden |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Little Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Fast to Moderate |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Drought Tolerant |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Yellow / Golden |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Alternate |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Petiolate |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage (Ovate) |
| Foliar Venation | Pinnate / Net |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Red, White |
|---|---|
| Flower Texture(s) | Papery |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Location | Axillary |
| Individual Flower Shape | Tubular |
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Others
| Master ID | 42 |
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| Species ID | 1338 |
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