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Combretum densiflorum (Wall. ex Planch.) I.M.Turner
| Family Name: | Combretaceae |
| Synonyms: | Quisqualis conferta (Jack) Exell, Quisqualis densiflora Wall. ex Planch. |
| Common Name: | Vientiane Creeper, 小花使君子 |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Climber |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia and Malaysia |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is a woody climber. |
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| Foliage | The leaves are oblong in shape with a pilose petiole 3 to 7mm in length and is glabrous while the midvein and lateral veins are sparsely pilose. The leaf petiole has an inflated joint near at the base. Leaves measuring about 5 - 13 cm by 2 - 5.5 cm. |
| Stems | The tertiary branches are brown and pilose. |
| Flowers | The flowers are borne on dense, axillary inflorescences. The calyx tube is 1.7 to 2.4cm in length with cuspidate and recurved lobes. The petals are dark red and oblong-elliptic in shape. |
| Fruit | The fruit is glossy and black when ripe, ovoid and is 5-ridged. Size of fruit measuring about 2.5 cm. |
| Habitat | It can be found growing in dense forests and wetlands at altitudes of 400 to 1100m. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses | Medicinal: A decoction of the leaves or juice from the pounded roots is used as a vermifuge. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
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| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Trellis / Arbour / Pergola |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Fast |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Foliar Apex - Tip | Acuminate |
| Foliar Base | Rounded / Obtuse |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | Red |
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Fruit, Seed and Spore
| Mature Fruit Colour(s) | Black |
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Others
| Master ID | 31787 |
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| Species ID | 6187 |
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