Telosma cordata

West Coast Creeper, Cowslip Creeper, Pakalana Vine, Chinese Violet, Tonkin Creeper

Message of the Flower

Vital Plentitude

The Mother’s Comment

Can only be obtained through conversion.

Colour

Greenish-yellow

Family

Asclepiadaceae

Cultivars

Not widely reported; mostly grown as species.

Person who named the flower

(Burm.f.) Merr.

Flower Size

Small, each flower about 1-2 cm across.

Flower Texture

Waxy

Number of Petals

Five, with additional intricate lobes or coronas within the throat of the flower.

Floral Symmetry

Radially symmetrical.

Fragrance of Flower

Highly fragrant, especially in the evening.

Leaf Texture

Smooth, with a slightly succulent feel.

Leaf Arrangement

Opposite

Leaf Color

Green, often with a heart-shaped appearance.

Structural Variation (Shrub or Tree)

Climbing vine.

Life Cycle

Perennial

Blooming Period

Spring and summer; in tropical climates, it may bloom sporadically throughout the year.

Climate

Tropical and subtropical.

Water Requirements

Moderate; prefers regular watering but well-drained soil to prevent root rot.

Soil Type

Prefers fertile, well-drained soils.

Temperature Ranges

Thrives in warm conditions; not frost-tolerant.

Sun or Shade

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Susceptibility to Insects and Diseases

Susceptible to aphids and spider mites; may suffer from root rot in overly wet conditions.

Pollinators

Attracts moths and possibly other nocturnal pollinators due to its evening fragrance.

Habitat

Native to Southeast Asia.

Role in the Ecosystem

Provides nectar for pollinators; used as a living fence or ornamental vine in gardens.

Ornamental

Widely grown for its fragrant flowers and as a decorative vine on trellises and fences.

Uses in Other Aspects of Life

Plays a role in cultural and culinary traditions.

Endangered Status

Not listed as endangered; widely cultivated.