| Etymology | Genus | From Greek, pteron=wing, anthe=flower; referring to the blade like inflorescence |
|---|---|---|
| Species | Smoothed or polished | |
| Family | Vitaceae | |
| Synonyms | - | |
| Common Names | Simple-Leaved Ribbon Vine, Akar Janggut Baung | |
| Status | Native: Critically Endangered | |
| Form | Climber | |
| Native Distribution | Myanmar, Thailand, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, Philippines, Borneo | |
Diagnostics:
Pterisanthes polita is a climber with simple leaves, with a few serrations along the margin. The leaf blade is ovate-oblong to broadly-ovate, with a slight cordate base. The tendrils lies opposite to the leaf.
Interesting Facts:
Pterisanthes polita is the most common of other two extant Pterisanthes species in Singapore, but it is restricted to the Nee Soon Swamp Forest region (Yeo et al., 2012).
A small climber in Nee Soon Swamp Forest (2013)
Leaf upperside.
Leaf underside.
Inflorescence.
Developing fruits.
References
Yeo CK, Ang WF & Lok AFSL (2012) Pterisanthes (Vitaceae) of Singapore: With a Note on the Rediscovery of Pterisanthes cissioides Blume. Nature in Singapore. 5, 185-190.
Author: Siyang
Posted: 2018-12-23