An attractive plant native to Africa, the Bleeding Heart Vine can also be found in the Tropical Botanical Garden in Danzhou City, south China's Hainan Province. Compared with the white Bleeding Heart Vine, the red ones are somehow more cold tolerant, with glossy dark green leaves preferring full or partial sun.
Here are some photos taken by the CGTN Nature filming crew in Hainan.
About 'Go! Hainan' series
Featuring unspoiled tropical rain forests, sandy beaches and a rich culture, Hainan Province is the southernmost island province of China. Nicknamed "China's Hawaii," Hainan is on its way to becoming a free trade port. The "Go! Hainan" livestream series takes you on a new journey to explore the fantastic island and its underwater world.
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Pretty bougainvilleas bloom in Hainan, S China
Long-tailed shrike: The bird with the Zorro-style mask
Common lantana: A colorful plant that brightens any day
Hainan Eld's deer: One of the rarest deer species in China
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(All photos taken by CGTN's Ding Qian; cover image designed by CGTN's Yu Peng)
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