Petrea volubilis 蓝花藤 @Bukit Panjang Road (2021 0320)
Family Name: Verbenaceae
Common Name: Sandpaper Vine, Queen's Wreath, Purple Wreath, Sandpaper, 錫葉藤、許願藤、砂紙葉藤
Native: Northern Mexico to Bolivia, Brazil and Paraguay in the Antilles and in Venezuela, especially on the banks of rivers and streams
The Sandpaper Vine (Petrea volubilis) have attractive pale blue to violet, star-shaped flowers which drape down from the woody climber. Although the flowers are short-lived, the secret to its beauty lies in the long lasting petal-like, violet calyces which persist even after the flowers have fallen. The vine’s rough textured leaves resemble sandpaper, giving it the common name Sandpaper Vine.
Locate: Bukit Panjang Road (MRT Bukit Panjang Exit C - Bt Panjang Stn/Blk 604 Stop ID: 44251)
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