Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Climber, Vine & Liana, Epiphyte |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Philippines |
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| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Others - Plant Morphology | A somewhat weak climber with glossy green leaves. Flower color varies from buff to dark pink, and white flowered forms have also been recorded (labelled and sold as the 'Alba' form of the species). |
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| Etymology | H siariae was collected by Reynold Pimentel in Tayabas, Quezon, and named after Simeona Siar. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
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| Landscape Uses | Small Gardens, Container Planting, Hanging Basket |
| Usage Hazard - Cons | Toxic Upon Ingestion |
| Usage Hazard - Cons Remarks | Avoid contact with milky/ white 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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| Seed or Spore Dispersal | Abiotic |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Pest(s) | Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Stem Cutting |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth, Raised / Sunken Veins |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Cream / Off-White, Pink, White |
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| Flower Texture(s) | Waxy |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flowering Period | After Rain |
| Flowering Opening Time | Daytime |
| Flower Lifespan on Plant | Several Days |
| Flower Colour(s) Remarks | Flower color variable |
Fruit, Seed and Spore
| Fruit Classification | Simple Fruit |
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| Fruit Type | Dehiscent Dry Fruit |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 30872 |
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| Species ID | 5247 |
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