Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Climber |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Annual |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
|---|---|
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | An annual herbaceous climber, it has a twining growth form and can grow up to 2m in length. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | The leaves are cordate in shape. |
| Stems | The stems are slender and are pubescent. |
| Flowers | The flowers are white with blue or pink stripes running along the corolla lobes and oocur at the leaf axils in cymes. |
| Cultivation | It is best grown in moist and well drained soil under full sun. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Vertical Greenery / Green Wall, Trellis / Arbour / Pergola, Focal Plant, Suitable for Hanging Baskets |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Fast |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | Blue, Pink, White, Patterned |
|---|---|
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Location | Axillary |
| Inflorescence Type | Cyme |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 31780 |
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| Species ID | 6180 |
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