Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Climber, Epiphyte |
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| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Kanyakumari (Kanniyakumari) of Tamil Nadu, India |
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Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Small, wiry prostrate climber |
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| Foliage | Leaves light to olive green, obovate, margins undulate. |
| Flowers | Flowers small, up to 1cm across, with a heavy, musky fragrance. Corolla lobes white, corona white, purplish red towards the center. |
| Etymology | Named after the locality where the species was originally collected - Kanyakumari. |
Landscaping Features
| Landscaping | A slow growing, compact species that is ideal for small spaces. Well grown plants will flower about 1 year after initial establishment from cuttings, |
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| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage, Fragrant |
| Landscape Uses | Small Gardens, Container Planting, Suitable for Hanging Baskets |
| Thematic Landscaping | Fragrant / Aromatherapy Garden |
| 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. |
| Plant & Rootzone Preference or Tolerance Remarks | Prefers well drained media and tolerant of short periods of drought. |
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, Little Water, [Remarks] (Allow media to dry out in between waterings) |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Easy to Grow |
| Pest(s) | Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Stem Cutting |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Green - Light Green |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Red, White |
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| Flower Texture(s) | Velvety / Furry / Tomentose |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Location | Axillary |
| Flowering Period | After Rain |
| Flower Lifespan on Plant | Several Days |
| Flowering Period Remarks | Requires a drop in night time temperature for initiation of flowering |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 30990 |
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| Species ID | 5377 |
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