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Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Climber |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Belize, North Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Honduras, Mexico Gulf, Panama, Peru |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | A woody climber, it has a twining growth form. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | The glabrous leaves are cordate in shape and 7-veined, the leaf veins are white in colour. |
| Flowers | The dark red flowers are produced in clusters on the lower part of the old stems. The corolla tube is inflated at the base, the inner surface of the tube is lined with hairs. The corolla limb is one-lipped and ovate in shape and has pale yellow lines running from the mouth of the corolla tube. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Trellis / Arbour / Pergola |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | Red |
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| Flower Location | Axillary |
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Others
| Master ID | 31901 |
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| Species ID | 6303 |
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