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Hosea lobbii (C.B. Clarke) Ridl.
| Family Name: | Lamiaceae (Labiatae) |
| Synonyms: | Clerodendrum lobbii C.B.Clarke, Hoseanthus lobbii (C.B.Clarke) Merr., Clerodendrum discolor Becc. |
| Common Name: | Tangga Bulan |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Climber |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Sarawak & Brunei |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | A monotypic woody climber, it has a twining habit. |
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| Foliage | The simple leaves are ovate with a cuspdate leaf apex and are arranged in opposite pairs along the stem. |
| Flowers | The salmon-orange flowers which are borne on long axillary cymes are bilateral with very long stamens and a filiform style. The bracts are velvety to the touch and are a bright orange-red. |
| Fruit | The fruits are deep purple and are horn-shaped (fusiform). |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Lots of Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Fast to Moderate |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Orange |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Opposite |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Petiolate |
| Foliar Venation | Pinnate / Net |
| Foliar Margin | Entire |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | Orange |
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| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Location | Axillary |
| Flower Symmetry | Bilateral |
| Inflorescence Type | Cyme |
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Others
| Master ID | 114 |
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| Species ID | 1410 |
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