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Pterisanthes eriopoda (Miq.) Planch.

Family Name: Vitaceae
Synonyms: Pterisanthes baccaiana Planch., Pterisanthes coriacea King var. araneosa, Pterisanthes ovata Korth., Pterisanthes polita Ridl. var. lanceolata, Vitis eriopoda Miq.

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Classifications and Characteristics

Plant Division Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon)
Plant Growth Form Climber
Lifespan (in Singapore) Perennial
Mode of Nutrition Autotrophic

Biogeography

Native Distribution Peninsular Thailand, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore, Java, and Borneo
Native Habitat Terrestrial (Primary Rainforest, Freshwater Swamp Forest)
Preferred Climate Zone Tropical
Local Conservation Status Native to Singapore (Critically Endangered (CR))

Description and Ethnobotany

Growth Form It is an herbaceous climber.
Foliage Its spirally arranged, stalked leaves have papery to leathery leaf blades that are narrow egg-shaped, egg-shaped to oval, 8–14 by 2.5–5 cm, and with toothed margins. They are also covered with hair when young, hairless and shiny above, and densely covered with hair below and on the margin when old.
Flowers Its stalked flowering shoot is 1–56 mm long.
Fruit Its fruits are round berries up to 6–8 mm across.
Habitat It grows on the fringe and in the understory of lowland dipterocarp forests. It occurs locally in Bukit Timah Nature Reserve.
Associated Fauna Its flowers are pollinated by bees, and its fruits and seeds may be eaten and dispersed by birds.
Etymology Greek pteron, wing; Greek anthe, flower, probably referring to the flat blade-like inflorescence; Greek erio, woolly; Latin poda, foot, the reference to which is unknown

Landscaping Features

Landscaping It may be suitable for parks and gardens.
Desirable Plant Features Ornamental Flowers
Landscape Uses General, Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens

Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal

Fauna Pollination Dispersal Associated Fauna Bird-Attracting
Pollination Method(s) Biotic (Fauna)
Seed or Spore Dispersal Biotic (Fauna)

Plant Care and Propagation

Light Preference Semi-Shade
Water Preference Moderate Water
Plant Growth Rate Fast to Moderate
Rootzone Tolerance Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils
Propagation Method Seed, Stem Cutting

Foliar

Foliage Retention Evergreen
Mature Foliage Colour(s) Green
Mature Foliage Texture(s) Leathery
Foliar Type Simple / Unifoliate
Foliar Arrangement Along Stem Alternate
Foliar Attachment to Stem Petiolate
Foliar Shape(s) Non-Palm Foliage (Oval, Lanceolate, Elliptical)
Foliar Venation Pinnate / Net
Foliar Margin Serrate / Toothed
Foliar Apex - Tip Acuminate
Foliar Base Cordate

Floral (Angiosperm)

Flower Colour(s) Red
Flower Grouping Cluster / Inflorescence
Flower Location Axillary

Fruit, Seed and Spore

Fruit Classification Simple Fruit
Fruit Type Fleshy Fruit , Non-Accessory Fruit

References

References Yeo, C. K., W. F. Ang & A. F. S. L. Lok. 2012. Pterisanthes (Vitaceae) of Singapore: With a Note on the Rediscovery of Pterisanthes cissioides Blume. Nature in Singapore. 5. 185-190

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Master ID 200
Species ID 1496
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Species record last updated on: 20 April 2022.
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