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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Shrub |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Australia |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | A twinning climber. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Glossy dark green, compound leaves, oppositely arranged along the stem. Leaves are variegated with creamy yellow. The leaflets are oval to lanceolate in shape, with smooth and entire margin. |
| Stems | Vines are slender and evergreen. |
| Flowers | Flowers are trumpet-shaped, white with dark pink throat. Flowers are borne in hanging clusters (panicle). |
| Fruit | Fruits are boat-shaped pods, which split open and release many seeds. |
| Etymology | The genus Pandorea means Pandora's, which means surprising, in reference to the many seeds release once the fruit capsule split open. The specific epithet jasminoides means jasmine-like. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Trellis / Arbour / Pergola, Hedge / Screening, Container Planting |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils |
| Pruning | Plant tolerates hard pruning. |
| Potential Problems | Pandorea species develop strong penetrating root system, therefore should not be planted near underground pipelines. |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Cream / Off-White, Green, Yellow / Golden |
| Prominent Young Flush Colour(s) | Green |
| Foliar Type | Compound |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Petiolate |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage |
| Foliar Venation | Pinnate / Net |
| Foliar Margin | Entire |
| Foliar Apex - Tip | Acute |
| Foliar Base | Acute |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | Pink, White |
|---|---|
| Flower Texture(s) | Smooth |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Symmetry | Radial |
| Individual Flower Shape | Trumpet-shaped, Tubular |
| Inflorescence Type | Panicle |
| Flowering Period | Free-Flowering |
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Others
| Master ID | 33603 |
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| Species ID | 8017 |
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