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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Climber, Shrub |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Plant Shape | Irregular |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Of horticulture origin. |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | A woody shrub with irregular growth habit. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Thorns are long straight with a slight curve near the tip. Young foliage is olive green with a tinge of red. Mature foliage exhibits two different types of variegation pattern. Type 1 has irregular variegation of creamy yellow and shades of green; type 2 has regular variegation of shades of green in the centre near to midrib and creamy yellow on the margin. |
| Flowers | The flowers are clustered at the end of the branches. Flower bracts are purple, lanceolate in shape, with acuminate tip and acuminate base and undulate margin. |
| Taxonomy | The new variety was found in Changi Airport and was registered with International Centre of Registration Authority for Bougainvillea, New Delhi, India. |
| Etymology | The genus Bougainvillea is named after Louis Antoine de Bougainville (1729-1811), a French naval officer and circumnavigator. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | General, Suitable for Roadsides, Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Skyrise / Balcony, Container Planting |
| Usage Hazard - Cons | Spines/Thorns - Stem/Branch |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Cream / Off-White, Green, Yellow / Golden, Patterned |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth |
| Prominent Young Flush Colour(s) | Green, Red, Patterned |
| Young Flush Texture(s) | Smooth |
| Foliar Modification | Spine (axillary) |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Alternate |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Petiolate |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage (Ovate, Lanceolate) |
| Foliar Venation | Pinnate / Net |
| Foliar Margin | Entire, Entire - Wavy / Undulate |
| Foliar Apex - Tip | Acute, Apiculate |
| Foliar Base | Acute |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | Purple |
|---|---|
| Flower Texture(s) | Papery |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Location | Terminal |
| Individual Flower Shape | Tubular |
| Inflorescence Type | Umbel |
| Flowering Period | Free-Flowering |
| Flowering Opening Time | Time-Independent |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 33621 |
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| Species ID | 8035 |
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