| Strongylodon macrobotrys | |
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| Jade vine blooming at the New York Botanical Garden | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Fabaceae |
| Subfamily: | Faboideae |
| Genus: | Strongylodon |
| Species: | S. macrobotrys
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| Binomial name | |
| Strongylodon macrobotrys | |
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Strongylodon macrobotrys, commonly known as the jade vine, emerald vine,[2] or turquoise jade vine,[3] is a leguminous vine endemic to the Philippines. It is a popular ornamental plant known for its cascading clusters of vibrant turquoise or greenish-blue claw-shaped flowers. Cultivating jade vine requires a tropical environment, making it a popular choice in botanical gardens and conservatories. The plant's striking appearance and limited distribution contribute to its allure among plant enthusiasts worldwide.
- ^ "Strongylodon macrobotrys A. Gray". World Flora Online. World Flora Consortium. 2022. Retrieved 2 December 2022.
- ^ The Royal Horticultural Society A–Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants, ed. Christopher Brickell, Dorling Kindersley, London, 1996, ISBN 0-7513-0303-8, p987
- ^ Takeda, Kosaku; Fujii, Aki; Senda, Yohko & Iwashina, Tsukasa (2010). "Greenish blue flower colour of Strongylodon macrobotrys". Biochemical Systematics and Ecology. 38 (4): 630–633. doi:10.1016/j.bse.2010.07.014.