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Each scientific name has a meaning that represents the character of this unique plant, named Lee Kuan Yew. Elliptica means the leaves of the plant are in ellipse form, meanwhile, elaeagnifolia means pure and clean like olive - as the shape of the leaves also resembles the leaves of an olive tree.
A creeper that climbs up and stems hanging down forming a curtain view, hence the common name Curtain Creeper. Suitable for growing over walls. Desirable Plant Features: Ornamental Foliage
Dec 2, 2016 · It was actually first put to use in Singapore in the 1960s when then-Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew decided to green and beautify the island republic. All the unsighly views were cut off by screens of Vernonia elliptica. This species does not flower in Malaysia and Singapore.
Climbers: Vernonia elliptica, Vernonia elaeagnifolia, Tarlmounia elliptica. Common Name: Lee Kuan Yew Creeper, Climbing Vernonia, Green Curtain Creeper, Bridal Veil Creeper, Bombay Creeper, Parda bel. Its Chinese name is Guang Yao Teng (光耀藤), meaning “bright dazzling creeper.”.
May 4, 2023 · The late Mr Lee Kuan Yew can be thanked for these trees and Singapore’s evolution from a Garden City to City in Nature. He was afterall affectionately known as Singapore’s Chief Gardener. Mr Lee was particularly fond of the rain tree, the angsana, the acacia for beautifying Singapore.
Each scientific name has a meaning that represents the character of this unique plant, named Lee Kuan Yew. Elliptica means the leaves of the plant are in ellipse form, meanwhile, elaeagnifolia means pure and clean like olive – as the shape of the leaves also resembles the leaves of an olive tree.
Common name: Vernonia Elliptica / Lee Kuan Yew Curtain Creeper 光耀藤. Description: Vernonia elliptica, commonly known as the Ironweed, is a flowering shrub or small tree native to various regions, including Southeast Asia.
