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Congea velutina Wight
| Family Name: | Lamiaceae (Labiatae) |
| Common Name: | Velvet Congea, Pink Sandpaper Vine |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Climber |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | South Thailand, Northern Peninsular Malaysia. |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is a woody, perennial climber which is covered with greyish woolly hairs. |
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| Foliage | Leaves are ovate-elliptical in shape, thick, measuring 3 - 15 cm long. Apex acuminate, base obtuse or rounded. Mature leaf blades are glabrous, the young leaves are thinly or sparsely pubescent. Petiole is 8 mm long. |
| Flowers | Borne on large inflorescence called panicles, flowers are pink, bracts are spathula-shaped measuring 2 - 3.5 cm long and lilac in colour. |
| Fruit | Drupe, however has not been seen. |
| Cultivation | This plant has a scrambling habit, therefore requires sturdy support for climbing. Do not overprune as plant will not flower for a long period until it has develop sufficient mass of growth. |
| Etymology | The specific epithet velutina means soft-silky down-like covering or velvety, in reference to the flowers. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
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| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth |
| Prominent Young Flush Colour(s) | Green |
| Young Flush Texture(s) | Velvety / Furry / Tomentose |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Petiolate |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage (Ovate, Elliptical) |
| Foliar Venation | Pinnate / Net |
| Foliar Apex - Tip | Acuminate |
| Foliar Base | Rounded / Obtuse |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | Pink, Purple |
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| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Location | Terminal |
| Flower Symmetry | Bilateral |
| Inflorescence Type | Panicle |
| Flowering Period | Free-Flowering |
| Flower Colour(s) Remarks | Lilac |
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Others
| Master ID | 29532 |
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| Species ID | 3841 |
| Flora Disclaimer | The information in this website has been compiled from reliable sources, such as reference works on medicinal plants. It is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment and NParks does not purport to provide any medical advice. Readers should always consult his/her physician before using or consuming a plant for medicinal purposes. |
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