Scientific name: Clerodendrum thomsoniae
Common name: Bleeding Heart Vine, Glory Bower, White Bleeding Heart Vine
Chinese name: 龙吐珠 ('long tu zhu' or dragon spitting pearl)
Malay name: Nyonya Makan Sirih (maiden eating betel leaves), Jantung Berdarah
Family: Verbenaceae
Origin: West Africa
Picture taken at: The Secret Garden of 1-Utama
Notes:
This plant can be grown on the ground or in a container. It looks very beautiful and elegant with the flowers in contrasting colours of bright red against a pure white. It was very popular in Malaysia among home gardeners during the 70s but few people grow them now. Many nurseries also do not have stock for this plant. Such a beautiful vine with lovely flowers that is deserted by 'TIME'. Hopefully it will make a comeback soon when people like it once again.
This is my entry for Blooming Friday. The theme this week is "Deserted". To participate or view other entries, visit here here or click on the image below.
