Decalobanthus peltatus (L.) A.R.Simões & Staples
| Etymology | Genus | Ten-lobed flower |
|---|---|---|
| Species | Round shield, referring to shape of leaf and position of stalk in center of leaf | |
| Family | Convolvulaceae | |
| Synonyms | Convolvulus peltatus L., Merremia peltata (L.) Merr. | |
| Common Names | Kebeas | |
| Status | Exotic: Naturalised | |
| Form | Woody Climber | |
| Native Distribution | East Africa, Thailand, Malesia, North Australia, Pacific Islands. | |
Diagnostics:
A scrambling woody climber found in wastelands. It climbs via its twining stem. The leaves are variable in shape and shape, from elongated, to almost rounded to about 30cm. The petiole is attached on the leaf blade, and can be longer than the wide of the leaf. Parts of the plant, including the leaf veins, petioles, and stem can be reddish.
Interesting Facts:
It was first collected in 1996 from Pulau Tekong, and sighted in the mainland in 2013 (Chen, et al., 2018). It is now believed to have naturalised here.
Sprawling climber at Marina Grove (2026).
Climbing on a branch.
Twining stem.
Elongated form.
Broader form.
Leaf underside, note the long petiole and its attachment point.
Rounded form, about 30cm wide.
References
Chen, L. M. J., Ho, B. C., Choo, L. M., & Koh, S. L. (2018). Additions to the flora of Singapore, new and overlooked records of naturalised plant species (1). Gardens' Bulletin Singapore, 70(1), 91–101.
Author: Siyang
Posted: 2026-03-07
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