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Phanera sirindhorniae (K.Larsen & S.S.Larsen) Mackinder & R.Clark
| Family Name: | Fabaceae (Leguminosae) |
| Synonyms: | Bauhinia sirindhorniae |
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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 | 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 climbs by means of tendrils. |
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| Foliage | The leaves are coriaceous and ovate with 4 prominent pairs of lateral veins. The leaf apex is slightly to deeply bifid, splittting down almost to the leaf base. |
| Stems | The young branchlets are covered with a layer of reddish-brown hairs, turning glabrous as it ages. |
| Flowers | The bisexual flowers are held on racemes. The flower calyx splits to one sideas the flower blooms. The flower petals are orange and covered with a dense layer of reddish-brown hairs. Each flower consists of 3 fertile stamens and 1 stigma. The ovary is covered with a layer of reddish-brown hairs. |
| Fruit | The fruits are pubescent pods. |
| Habitat | It is found in open and disturbed areas such as on the edges of evergreen forests from altitudes of 150 to 200 m. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
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| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Trellis / Arbour / Pergola |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Propagation Method | Seed |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | Brown, Orange, Red |
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| Flower Texture(s) | Velvety / Furry / Tomentose |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Inflorescence Type | Raceme |
Fruit, Seed and Spore
| Mature Fruit Colour(s) | Brown, Red |
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| Mature Fruit Texture(s) | Velvety / Furry / Tomentose |
| Fruit Classification | Simple Fruit |
| Fruit Type |
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Others
| Master ID | 32089 |
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| Species ID | 6495 |
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