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Aeschynanthus longicaulis Wall. ex R.Br.
Family Name: | Gesneriaceae |
Synonyms: | Aeschynanthus marmoratus T.Moore, Aeschynanthus zebrinus |
Common Name: | Zebra vine, 长茎芒毛苣苔, 斑紋口紅花 |
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Classifications and Characteristics
Plant Growth Form | Epiphyte, Climber, Vine & Liana |
Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
Native Distribution | China (Southern Yunnan), Vietnam, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia |
Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
Growth Form | Shrubby epiphyte with stems to 40cm in length |
Foliage | Leaves leathery, veins indistinct. Upper surface of leaves dark green with light green markings, under surface with purplish red - dark maroon mottling. |
Flowers | Calyx green, often with a reddish tinge, with 5 lanceolate - linear lobes that are cut to the base. Outer surface of corolla yellowish green, upper 1/3 (towards mouth) sometimes with a tinge of dull brownish-orange mottling. Inner surface of corolla (at mouth and throat) with dark reddish brown markings. |
Fruits | Capsules to 32cm long |
Landscaping Features
Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
Plant & Rootzone Preference - Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils, Easy to Grow |
Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Vertical Greenery / Green Wall, Skyrise / Balcony, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting, Hanging Basket |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
Fauna Pollination Dispersal Associated Fauna | Bird Attracting (Flowers) |
Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) (Vertebrates (Bird)) |
Seed or Spore Dispersal | Abiotic |
Plant Care and Propagation
Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
Water Preference | Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
Planting Remarks | Prefers a moisture retaining yet well drained media |
Pest(s) | Sucking Insects |
Propagation Method | Seed, Stem Cutting |
Floral (Angiosperm)
Flower Colour(s) | Brown, Green, Red, Yellow / Golden |
Fruit, Seed and Spore
Mature Fruit Colour(s) - Angiosperms and Gymnosperms | Brown |
Fruit Type 1 | Dehiscent Dry Fruit |
Seed Quantity Per Fruit | Numerous (>20) |
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Master ID | 31161 |
Species ID | 5555 |
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