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Lysiphyllum winitii (Craib) de Wit
| Family Name: | Fabaceae (Leguminosae) |
| Synonyms: | Bauhinia winitii Craib |
Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Climber, Shrub |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Thailand |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | A woody climber, it has an arching growth form and climbs with the help of tendrils. |
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| Foliage | The leaves are bifid with white veins. The young leaves are pink, turning green as it matures. |
| Flowers | The bisexual flowers are borne in clusters at the axillary or terminal ends of the branches. The flower has 5 white oblong-elliptic petals. |
| Fruit | The fruit is a lanceolate and slightly twisted pod. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Trellis / Arbour / Pergola |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Prominent Young Flush Colour(s) | Pink |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Alternate |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Petiolate |
| Foliar Venation | Pinnate / Net |
| Foliar Margin | Entire |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | White |
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| Flower Texture(s) | Wrinkled |
| Flower Location | Terminal |
Fruit, Seed and Spore
| Fruit Classification | Simple Fruit |
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| Fruit Type | Dehiscent Dry Fruit , Legume / Pod |
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Others
| Master ID | 31911 |
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| Species ID | 6313 |
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