vines and creepers

8/3/2019 Vines and Creepers

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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

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