Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Climber |
|---|---|
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Singapore, Malaysia, Borneo, Indonesia, Thailand |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Native to Singapore (Critically Endangered (CR)) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Robust sprawling climber often forming a dense cover over branches or the substrate to which it is attached |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Leaves elliptical with revolute margins, pubescent below. |
| Flowers | Flowers 2-3.5cm across; corolla lobes white, cream, pale yellow or light - dark purple; occasionally white or cream with purple spots. Corona for purple flowered form white or cream, tinged with purple towards the center; otherwise white - pale yellow for other flower color forms. |
| Habitat | On limestone hills and cliffs, quartz ridges, mangroves and occasionally along rivers. |
| Cultivation | Like most Hoyas classified under the section Eriostemma, this species is also a shy bloomer and may need to reach a considerable size or spread before it starts blooming. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage, Fragrant (Flowers) (Night) |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Coastal, Beachfront / Shoreline, Container Planting, Suitable for Hanging Baskets |
| 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. |
| Plant & Rootzone Preference or Tolerance Remarks | Tolerant of salt spray |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
| Plant Growth Rate | Fast |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Drought Tolerant, Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils, Easy to Grow |
| Pest(s) | Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Stem Cutting |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Cream / Off-White, Purple, White, Yellow / Golden, Patterned |
|---|---|
| Flower Texture(s) | Waxy, Thick / Fleshy |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flowering Period | Rarely |
| Flower Lifespan on Plant | Several Days |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 31038 |
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| Species ID | 5425 |
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