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Petraea volubilis(Petraea)
Family: Verbenaceae Shrubby, rapidly-growing
evergreen vine which is
native to tropical America. Woody stems attains a
height of 6m or more. Having a very showy
display of purplish-blue,star-shaped flowers.Flowers literally cover thevine for several weeks.
The plant flowers in 2-3years; flowering period isfrom November to March.
Used as climbers fortrellises and fences.
Cultural RequirementLight requirement: plant
grows in sun to partialshade
Soil requirement: preferssandy loam or clay;occasionally wet
Propagation: by cutting, airlayering, division of rootsuckers and marcotting
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Bougainvillea spectabilis/glabra(bougainvillea)Family: Nyctaginaceae A flowering plants native to South
America.
They are thorny, woody, vinesgrowing anywhere from 1-12meters in length.
If given support they will climbvigorously, using their sharp thornsas a means of attachment.
The thin-textured, downy, taperingleaves and small, tubular flowersplay a role in the overall attractive
appearance of these plants (it is thebrilliantly colored petal-like bractsthat create its dramatic impact.)
The most common colors of the itsflowers are purple or magenta, butcultivated forms are available in allhues, from pure white to orange,pink, and crimson.
Hard pruning of plant after flowering
promotes bushy growth and moreflowers.Cultural RequirementLight Requirement: need full sunSoil requirement: grow best in well-
drained loamy soilDrought tolerance: high; prefer little
water once established
Propagation: by woody cuttings
B. glabra
B. spectabilis
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Philodendron lacerum(toothed philodendron)
Family: Araceae Introduced plant in the
Philippines and now widelycultivated.
With proper support forclinging, this plant maygrow to several or manymetres in height.
Having large leaves withlong stalks. Leaf blades aregreen and glossy.
Grown as an aroid climber;both as soil or water plant.
Cultural RequirementLight requirement: prefer
diffused/filtered lightSoil requirement: well-drained
soil with high organiccontent
Propagation: through stemcuttings or by planting thelateral buds
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Other philodendronspecies:
Philodendrondomesticum(spade leafphilodendron orBurgundyphilodendron)
Epiphyticclimbing aroid
Has beenknown to
remove harmfulchemicals fromthe air.
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Philodendron erubescensGolden
With golden
yellow tolight yellowleaves.
Leaves areshiny on topand copperyunderneathon purplishpetioles thatare as longas theleavesthemselves.
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Philodendronmicrostictum
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Philodendron melanochrysum(black gold philodendron)
Strong succulentclimbing aroid. The velvety and
glossy leaves ofmature plants arespreading orhanging.
Plant is poisonous ifingested (do notkeep aroundchildren).
Needs something toclimb or support if itis planted in a pot.
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Philodendron panduriforme(fiddle-leaved philodendron)
Leaves arefiddle-
shaped anddull greenin color.
Requiresfrequentwatering.
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Scindapsus pictusArgyraeus
Indigenous to the
Philippines. Slow growing climber,usually clinging totrees, concrete wallsor surface of decayingwoods.
Leaves are dark greenor bluish green with
whitish gray blotches. Ideal plant for hanging
basket.Cultural RequirementsHumidity: High humidityLighting Needs: plant
does best in bright
indirect sunlightcoming from theSouth/East/West
Soil Requirement: well-drained soil
Propagation: Stemcuttings and air-layering
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Monstera deliciosa(monstera)
Family: Araceae Native to Mexico &
Guatemala. Stout climbing aroid with
long, hanging, rod like, aerialroots.
Having large leaves, glossygreen, pinnately cut andperforated with oblong holes.
Popularly grown as an
indoor plant. It is an easy houseplant tomaintain.
Cultural requirementLight: plant does best in half
shade or a moderately brightposition, but not in directsun.
Soil requirement: acidic to
slightly alkaline; clay orsandy loam
Moisture: prefers barely moistsoil; tolerates the dry airtypical of most homes, but itappreciates a little mistingwhen humidity is very low.
Propagation: stem cutting (stembelow an aerial root)
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Cultivar:
Monstera deliciosa Variegata
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Other Monsteraspecies:
Monstera obliqua
A climbingevergreenaroid which isnative toBrazil.
The species
has leavesthat are ovateto elliptic, lightgreen in colorand withlarge,irregular, oval
holes.
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Allamanda cathartica(yellow bell)
Family:Apocynaceae
Native to Brazil. Semi-woody vine
with milky sap. Usually planted as
fence or wall plants. All parts of the plant
is poisonous (shouldbe used with cautionin places frequentedby children)
Cultural RequirementHumidity: High humidityLighting Needs: full sunDrought tolerance: highSoil Type: alkaline to
acidic; clay, sandyloam
Propagation: Stemcuttings
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Zebrina pendula(inch plant)
Family: Commelinaceae Native to Mexico. A vigorously branching
creeper with succulentstems and leaves.
Upper surface of leaves isdark green to purple; lowersurface is purple.
Popularly grown as groundcover or as hanging plant.
Cultural Requirement
Light requirement: plantgrows in the shade
Soil tolerances: slightlyalkaline; occasionally wet;clay; sand; acidic; loam
Drought tolerance: moderateSoil salt tolerances: poorPropagation: is by stem
cuttings which root easily.
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Vernonia elaeagnifolia(curtain plant/Singapore vine)
Family: Asteraceae Native to Burma. Long trailing vine, with
slender stem, to 3m orlonger.
The slender stems climbup and then fall downbeautifully over a wall orrailing.
Planted as hanging plant.Propagation: stem cuttings
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Episcia cupreata(silvery episcia)
Native to tropicalAmerica.
Trailing or creepingperennial herb.
Leaves are silkysilvery at mid-sectionof the leaf blade, andgreenish brown
towards the margin. Flowers are small,bright red and solitary.
Grown mostly ashanging plant or asground cover.
Cultural RequirementsLight needs: grow well in
shady places
Humidity: highSoil: moist and well-
drainedPropagation: stem
cuttings or by divisionof the plantlets
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Glechoma hederacea(ground ivy)
Native to Europe. Creeping herb,
invasive. Flowers are blue
or violet. A goodbee plant.
Planted as groudcover.Cultural
RequirementLight needs: shady
areasSoil: moist well-
drained soilPropagation: seed
or by replantingclumps
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Vanilla planifolia(vanilla)
Epiphytic vinehaving greenish-yellow flowers.
CulturalRequirements
Sun Exposure: lightshade to shade
Watering Needs:Regular water
Soil:Requiresconsistently moistsoil
Propagation:throughseeds; herbaceousstem cuttings
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Peperomia scandensVariegata
Family:Piperaceae
Introduced plant inthe Philippines.
Scandent, robust,creeping herb.
Leaves are lightgreen to creamy
green, with narrow,white-borderedmargins.
Used as hangingplant.
Cultural RequirementLight Needs: Part
Shade to SunSoil Range: Sandy
Loam to Loam
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Hedera canariensisVariegata
Family:Araliaceae Introduced species in the
Philippines. Climbing woody vine withreddish stems.
Leaf surface is dark green,variegated crem at the marginsand middle part.
Grows well in Baguio City butnot so adapted in the lowlands.
Grown as ground cover or wall
covering.Cultural RequirementLight requirement: plant grows in
the shadeSoil tolerances: clay; sand; acidic;
loamDrought tolerance: moderateSoil salt tolerances: poor
Propagation:by cuttings of youngshoots
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Dischidia oiantha(common dischidia)
An endemic speciesin the Philippines.
Loosely hangingand vigorouslygrowing epiphyticherbs
Stems are greenand long. Leaves are less
round, fleshygrayish green withmilky sap.
Grows in thickets
and forest at lowaltitudes and alongseashores.
Grows in lightshade.
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Quisqualis indica(niyog-niyogan)
Family: Combretaceae Indigenous to the
Philippines. A climbing shrub with
woody stems. Often planted as an
ornamental for itsflowers. Its flowersare also fragant.
It flowers on warmermonths.
Cultural RequirementsLight needs: full/partial
sunWater requirement :
averagePropagation: from seeds
or from root suckers
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Callisia repens(miniature turtle vine)
Family: Commelinaceae Native to South
America. Fast-growing and
slender herbaceousvine.
Popularly grown as
hanging plant or asground cover.Cultural RequirementSun Exposure: Sun to
Partial ShadeWater requirement:
average
Propagation: stemcuttings
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Setcreasea pallida(purple heart)
Family:Commelinaceae Native to Mexico. Low-growing succulent
herb with eract orsprawling stems.
Leaves are green to
intense violet/purple. Used as ground cover.Used in streetscapes.
Cultural RequirementLight requirement: plant
grows in part shade/partsun
Soil tolerances: alkaline;clay; sand; acidic; loam
Drought tolerance: highPropagation: seeds or
cuttings
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Tradescantia fluminensis
Family:Commelinaceae
Native to SouthAmerica. Creeping herb with
fleshy leaves, bluishabove and deeppurple beneath.
Flowers are small and
white. Usd as ground covers,
hanging plants or forbalcony planters.
Cultural RequirementLight needs: full sunSoil: moist and well-
drained; sandyPropagation: by division
or by cuttings
Cultivar: Tradescantia fluminensisVariegata
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Pellionia daveauna(pellionia)
Family:Urticaceae Indigenous species
in the Philippines. Creeping, succulent
herb with slenderpinkish stem.
Leaf blade is bronze
olive-green with paleto grayish center. Popular as hanging
plant or as groundcreeper.
Cultural RequirementsSun exposure: medium
lightSoil: moderately moist
soilPropagation: stem
cuttings
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Ficus pumila(creeping fig)
Prostrate, creeping orclimbing shrub,clinging close and flatto walls by roots.
Leaves are dark topale green.
Widely cultivated in thecountry for wallcovering.
Cultural RequirementSun exposure: part or full
shade, morning sunokay
Soil: not so particular tosoil type; but it caneasily be managed inless fertile, drier soil.
Propagation: stemcuttings
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Pilea nummulariifolia(creeping charlie)
Family: Urticaceae Introduced
species in thePhilippines.
An evergreencreeping herb.
Used as a ground
cover or ashanging plant.Cultural
RequirementSun Exposure: Sun
to Partial ShadeSoil: prefers moist
soil (with humus)Propagation: from
herbaceous stemcuttings
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Clerodendrum thomsonae(white bleeding heart/secreto-de-amor)
Family: Verbenaceae A woody climber with slender
stems. Native to West Africa. Having large and corrugated
evergreen leaves. Flowers are numerous and
dramatic having inflated white(sometimes turning pink) calyxand deep red corolla.
Blooms almost year around. It does not spread as much as
some, and is thus a good choicefor a restricted support like adoorway arch or container trellis,
and not such a good candidate tocover a fence. Bleeding heart are among the
world's most beautiful flowers.Cultural RequirementSun Exposure: Sun to Partial ShadeSoil: prefers well-drained and slightly
acidic to neutral soil.Watering Needs: Moderate to regular
water; keep drier on coldermonths.
Propagation: by seeds, layering orwoody stem cuttings
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Clerodendrum splendens(red bleeding heart/secreto-de-amor)
Family: Verbenaceae Similar to the whitebleeding heart.
Flowers are brilliant-scarlet.
Cultural RequirementSun Exposure: Full
SunSoil: prefers well-
drained and slightlyacidic to neutralsoil.
Propagation: fromherbaceous stemcuttings or fromsemi-hardwoodcuttings
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Solandra maxima(cup-of-gold/chalice vine)
Family: Solanaceae A woody, climbing vine
growing up to 10 m long. It is a heavy vine and
requires a very sturdysupport.
Flowers are solitary; corollais funnel-shaped, white
turning to yellow and turndeeper golden as they age. Grown to climb on pergolas
or trellis.Cultural RequirementSun Exposure: Full SunSoil: requires well-drained soil;
mildly acidic to neutral
Soil salt tolerance: highWatering Needs: regular waterPropagation: from semi-
hardwood cuttings or by airlayering
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Mandevilla splendens(mandevilla)
Family: Apocynaceae
A tender woody vine nativeto Brazil. Having trumpet-shaped
flowers (pink or white)shown off against lushevergreen foliage.
It is attractive to bees,butterflies and birds.
It floers heaviest during the
summer. Used to climb post or as
container plant.Cultural RequirementSun Exposure: Sun to Partial
ShadeSoil: prefers sandy loam,
slightly acidic to slaghtly
alkaline.Watering needs: regular waterand without dryingbetween waterings.
Propagation: from softwoodcuttings
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Thunbergia mysorensis(clock vine)
Family: Acanthaceae
A woody climbernative to SouthernIndia.
Reaches up to 6 m. Flowers are showy,
funnel-shaped, goldenyellow to orange
yellow, the outer lipwith reddish spots. Attractive to
hummingbirds. Grows beautifully on
trellises or pergolas.Cultural RequirementsSun Exposure: full sun to
light shadeWatering Needs: Regular
water, the soilshouldn't stay wet.
Propagation: Cuttings,layering, seeds.
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Podranea ricasoliana(pink trumpet vine)
Family: Bignoniaceae
A vigorous woodyevergreen climbernative to Africa.
Grows up to 3-5 m butcan also go as tall as10 m.
Trumpet-shapedflowers are pale pinkin color with darkpurple lines in thethroat.
Cultural RequirementsSun Exposure: Full SunSoil: prefers fertile, fairly
moist well-drained soil
Propagation: by seeds orby cuttings of semi-matured stems
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Wedelia trilobata(wedelia)
Family: Asteraceae
A creeping succulentherb native to NorthAmerica
Leaves are glossy green Flowers are golden
yellow Produce most bloom in
full sun. The plant is attractive to
bees, butterflies andbirds.
Used as an excellentground cover.
Cultural Requirements
Sun exposure: full sun topart shadeSoil: sandy loam; acidicSoil salt tolerance: goodPropagation: from
herbaceous stemcuttings
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Arachis glabrata(ornamental peanut)
Family: Fabaceae A low growing (6-12 in.)
creeping herb native toSouth America.
Flowers are small andbright yellow in color.
Drought tolerant and goodfor streetscapes.
Used as ground cover forsoil conservation.Cultural Requirements
Sun Exposure: full sunSoil requirement: well-
drained; tolerates a widerange of soil from sand toclay; acidic
Propagation Methods: Fromherbaceous stemcuttings; by simplelayering; by tip layering
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University of San CarlosTechnological CenterCollege of Architecture and Fine Arts
L Arch 25
Prepared by:Collera, Eunice Joy O.BS L Arch-2
Professor:Archt. Socorro Atega