Name
| Family Name | |
| Genus Epithet | |
| Species Epithet | |
| Name Authority | |
| Comments |
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Climber, Vine & Liana, Epiphyte |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Cambodia, Laos, Thailand |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Compact epiphytic vine |
| Foliage | Leaves dull green, tomentose. |
| Flowers | Flowers tiny, white with pinkish-red corona, strongly scented. |
| Cultivation | Flowers once - twice a year under local conditions. Mass blooms after short dry rest, often with entire vine covered with clusters of white flowers. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Fragrant |
| Plant & Rootzone Preference - Tolerance | Dry Soils / Drought |
| Landscape Uses | Small Gardens, Container Planting, Hanging Basket |
| Thematic Landscaping | Fragrant / Aromatherapy Garden |
| Usage Hazard - Cons | Irritant - Sap, Pungent Scent - Flowers |
| Usage Hazard - Cons Remarks | Fragrance of flowers may be over powering for some; 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. |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
| Water Preference | Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
| Potential Problems | May not flower/ will not mass bloom if dry rest period is not observed |
| Pest(s) | Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Stem Cutting |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Velvety / Furry / Tomentose |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | White |
| Flower Texture(s) | Velvety / Furry / Tomentose |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Lifespan on Plant | Several Days |
Image Repository
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Others
| Master ID | 30914 |
| Species ID | 5292 |
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