Periploca (Asclepiadaceae) BSWJ7235

purpurea

From a collection made on Doi Chiang-Dao at 1940m climbing a large tree. A vigorous twining climber, to 10m. Leaves lanceolate deep glossy green, flowers 2.5 cm, purple within, possessing a heavy odour, July-August, followed by long seed-pods in pairs. Sunny position any fertile soil.