A18 JADEVINE (Strongylodon macrobotrys) Fabaceae family
Jadevine is a perennial woody vine that belongs to the pea and bean family (Fabaceae). It is endemic to the tropical forests of the Philippines, where it climbs up tall trees to reach sunlight.
- Produces spectacular clusters of claw-shaped flowers that hang from long stems
- Flowers have a unique turquoise color that resembles some forms of jade and turquoise minerals
- Pollinated by bats that hang upside down on the flower clusters
- Rare and endangered plant due to deforestation and habitat loss