Name
Classifications and Characteristics
Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
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Plant Growth Form | Climber |
Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Landscaping Features
Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
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Landscape Uses | Skyrise / Balcony, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting |
Plant Care and Propagation
Light Preference | Semi-Shade, Full Shade |
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Water Preference | Moderate Water |
Rootzone Tolerance | Waterlogged Soils, Well-Drained Soils, Easy to Grow |
Propagation Method | Stem Cutting (Hardwood) |
Foliar
Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Leathery |
Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Alternate |
Foliar Attachment to Stem | Sessile |
Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage |
Foliar Margin | Entire - Wavy / Undulate |
Foliar Apex - Tip | Acuminate |
Foliar Base | Clasping |
Floral (Angiosperm)
Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
Flower Colour(s) | Cream / Off-White |
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Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
Inflorescence Type | Spike |
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Others
Master ID | 31184 |
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Species ID | 5578 |
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