Spatholobus ferrugineus (Zoll. & Moritzi) Benth.
| Etymology | Genus | From Latin Spatha=broad blade; & Greek lobos=lobe of the ear, referring to the shape of the fruit pod |
|---|---|---|
| Species | From Latin ferrugineus, rusty-brown in colour | |
| Family | Fabaceae | |
| Synonyms | Drebbelia ferruginea Zoll. & Moritzi | |
| Common Names | Rusty Spatholobus | |
| Status | Native: Common | |
| Form | Woody climber | |
| Native Distribution | Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore, Borneo, Sumatra, Java | |
Diagnostics:
A common large climber that is capable of reaching the tops of the tallest trees in our nature reserves (Keng, 1990). It can be recognised from the large trifoliate leaves, of which the leaflets are oval or rounded. It has rusty brown hairs covering the leaves and young stems.
Young leaves and twining stem.
Trifoliate leaves.
Stipules at each leaflet's stalk.
Dense brown hairs on young stem.
References
Keng H. (1990) The Concise Flora of Singapore: Gymnosperms and Dicotyledons. Singapore University Press, National University of Singapore, Singapore. 364 pp.
Author: Siyang
Posted: 2025-10-24
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