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Freely blooming creeper
ORIGINALLY FROM tropical America, Jacquemontia pentantha (1. violacea) has spread to many tropical countries because of the ease with which it can be grown and for its beautiful appearance. Ideal for covering trellises and growing in pots over "balloons," Jacquemontia penthantha is a small freely blooming creeper of controllable growth.
The stem of the creeper is slender and green and the leaves are arranged alternatively. The leaves are small, shiny and heart-shaped with pointed tips. The bell-shaped white-throated ultramarine blue flowers are produced in clusters at the ends for long stalks. The creeper looks gorgeous with its many flowers spread on it after rains and in the cooler season.
Compared to other members of Convalvulaceae, the family to which it belongs, the flowers are smaller. They are about the size of a one-rupee coin or 2.5 cms across, with the petals fixing into bell shape with five stamens.
Jacquemontia pentantha bears flowers in all seasons. The growth is moderate and hence it looks neat. And if the creeper grows out of control, it can be easily and lightly trimmed.
CHITRA RADHAKRISHNAN
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