Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Climber |
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Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Endemic to Malaysia |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Small, compact epiphytic vine with creeping stems |
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| Foliage | Leaves to 2.5(3)cm long by 2 cm wide, mid - dark green. Leaf margin undulate, but in some clones reported to be entire. |
| Flowers | Flowers to 0.8cm across. Petals yellow - bright orange, hairy, fully reflexed at maturity. Corona lobes dull pink, tinged with dark rose pink towards center. |
| Habitat | Endemic to the state of Johor in Malaysia, in good forests, often on trees along rivers and streams. |
| Etymology | This species was named after the area (Endau, Johor) where it was first discovered |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
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| Landscape Uses | Small Gardens, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting, Suitable for Hanging Baskets |
| 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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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water, Occasional Misting, [Remarks] (This species prefers an environment with high humidity; the growing media should be kept slightly moist at all times as it can be sensitive to drying out.) |
| Pest(s) | Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Stem Cutting |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Orange, Pink, Red, Yellow / Golden |
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| Flower Texture(s) | Hairy / Hirsute |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 30927 |
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| Species ID | 5310 |
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