| Etymology | Genus | After Otto greve Thott, a Danish Minister |
|---|---|---|
| Species | Large flower | |
| Family | Aristolochiaceae | |
| Synonyms | - | |
| Common Names | Bunga Semubut, Geroboh, Kerubut | |
| Status | Native: Vulnerable | |
| Form | Shrub | |
| Native Distribution | Myanmar, Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore | |
Diagnostics:
Thottea grandiflora is a common shrub found in the undergrowth of our inland nature reserves. The large broad leaves are covered with hairs, and especially dense on the underside. The leafy branches have a characteristic zigzag pattern. It bears interesting large red flowers that hangs down like a bell.
Along Lornie Trail, MacRitchie (2025).
Leaf arrangement, note the zigzag pattern.
Leaf underside.
Dense hairs on the leaf.
Swollen branch points.
Author: Siyang
Posted: 2025-09-25
Posted: 2025-09-25
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