My brother-in-law and sister-in-law just returned from a 19 day trip to VietNam. This is the third time they've been there and they really enjoyed the experience, even though there were monsoons and rock slides as they traveled, but that is another story. My sister-in-law photographed a number of plants for me to see and one was particularly exotic in my opinion. She was told that it is called Tiger's Teeth but I believe it is more commonly known as Jade Vine. It's scientific name is Strongylodon macrobotrys and I did just a little research on the plant. It is native to the Philippines where it is called "tayabak" according to the information that I located. The blooms can number 75 or more in a single cluster and only mature vines will bloom. I read that it takes a 3/4" diameter trunk and two years before they will bloom and pruning can encourage more blossoms. Apparently there are specific pollinators in the Philippines including a certain bat and wasp. The luminescent colors are quite unique in the plant kingdom. In Hawaii the blooms are grown with the intention of using them in leis. I also saw that it can be purchased at Logee's... but then again, what can't be! Their selection is fantastic!
I do not know the name of the vine pictured below... this is another photo taken for me by my sister-in-law while in VietNam. I do know that I have seen this plant pictured as a header on one of the blogs that posts on Today's Flowers, so I'm hoping someone will give me a 'head's up' regarding what this plant is called. Speaking of Today's Flowers, check out their link for plant photos from around the world!
Have a great day, Larry
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