Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa

Common name: Jade-rank, Jaspisklimop, Jade vine, Tayabak

Family: Fabaceae (Pea)

Distribution: Philippines

Habitat: Only damp riverine rainforests

IUCN Red list: Not evaluated

Comments: These flowers are pollinated by bats, which are drawn to the glowing luminosity of the flowers at twilight. Each individual bloom resembles a stout-bodied butterfly with folded wings.The jade vine's natural habitat is under threat from deforestation and general degradation. This not only puts a strain on the jade vine but also a great deal of other rare plants only found on the Philippines.