Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Epiphyte |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Peninsular Malaysia, Sarawak, Sabah |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | An epiphytic shrub with branches up to 80 cm long. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Petioles are long, about 2 - 4 cm long. Leaf blade is elliptic shaped, measuring 12 - 21 x 5 - 10 cm, thin with pinnate venation and acuminate apex. |
| Flowers | Flowers are borne in clusters (umbels) of 4 - 6 cm in diameter, with 10 - 15 flowers in one cluster. Flowers are unscented, 1 - 1.5 cm in diameter and have corolla lobes which are reflexed, yellow to orange in colour, and hairy at the base while glabrous (smooth) at the apex. |
| Fruit | Bluish-green fruits, linear in shape, measuring 18 - 22 cm long. |
| Habitat | Epiphytic on trees in lowland & hill forests. |
| Etymology | The specific epithet lasiantha is from Greek lasio means hairy or wooly, and anthos meaning flower. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Small Gardens, Container Planting, Suitable for Hanging Baskets |
| Usage Hazard - Cons | Toxic Upon Ingestion |
| Usage Hazard - Cons Remarks | Avoid contact with sap as it may cause skin irritation in certain individuals. Keep plants away from children and pets as sap could be toxic. |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils |
| Pest(s) | Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Stem Cutting |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Thin |
| Prominent Young Flush Colour(s) | Green |
| Young Flush Texture(s) | Thin |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Opposite |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Petiolate |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage |
| Foliar Venation | Pinnate / Net |
| Foliar Margin | Entire - Wavy / Undulate |
| Foliar Apex - Tip | Acuminate |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Orange, Yellow / Golden |
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| Flower Texture(s) | Waxy, Velvety / Furry / Tomentose |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Symmetry | Radial |
| Individual Flower Shape | Stellate / Star-shaped |
| Inflorescence Type | Umbel |
| Flowering Period | After Rain |
| Flower Lifespan on Plant | Several Days |
Fruit, Seed and Spore
| Fruit Classification | Simple Fruit |
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| Fruit Type | Dehiscent Dry Fruit |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 30867 |
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| Species ID | 5237 |
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