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Piper betle (gold form)
| Family Name: | Piperaceae |
A beautiful yellow-green leaves form of Betel vine is an atractive addition to parks and gardens. This ornamental climber grows easily under semi-shade on moist, well-drained soil.
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Climber |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Maximum Height | 3 m to 4.5 m |
Biogeography
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
|---|---|
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Branching vine with a sprawling or climbing growth habit. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Leaves are bright green to bright yellow leaves and heart shaped with entire margin. Leaf blades are glossy, deeply veined and hairless. Petioles are as red as the stem. |
| Stems | Stem is red and round with fine hairs. |
| Cultivation | This species has some drought tolerance, but grows best in fertile, well-drained soil that is kept moist. Propagate by stem cutting. |
| Etymology | The genus Piper comes from Sanskrit 'pippali' which means pepper. The specific epithet betle is from the Malayan vernacular name, vettila, for the masticatory leaves, betel. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Suitable for Hanging Baskets, Parks & Gardens, Trellis / Arbour / Pergola, Vertical Greenery / Green Wall |
| Thematic Landscaping | Golden Garden |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Fast |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils, Moist Soils |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Stem Cutting |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Yellow / Golden, Green - Light Green, Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Glossy / Shiny |
| Prominent Young Flush Colour(s) | Yellow / Golden, Green - Light Green |
| Young Flush Texture(s) | Glossy / Shiny |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Alternate |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Petiolate |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage (Cordate) |
| Foliar Venation | Reticulate |
| Foliar Margin | Entire |
| Foliar Apex - Tip | Acuminate |
| Foliar Base | Cordate |
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Others
| Master ID | 32453 |
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| Species ID | 6865 |
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