Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Climber, Epiphyte |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Philippines |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Slender twining climber |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Leaves light green, succulent |
| Flowers | Flowers urceolate, corolla white, occasionally tinged with pink and with purplish pink markings. Corolla lobes white, tips purplish pink. |
Landscaping Features
| Landscape Uses | Small Gardens, 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 |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Fast |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Easy to Grow |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flowering Period | Free-Flowering |
|---|---|
| Flower Lifespan on Plant | Several Days |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 30931 |
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| Species ID | 5315 |
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