A glabrous climbing shrub with tuberous roots. Leaves opposite, sessile ending with tendril like spiral structure. Flower large, showy, axillary, remain on plant for about 7 days. Perianth linear lanceolate, variously wavy, greenish when young, turning orange, scarlet to crimson. The wavy, curly margins of 6 tepals with fiery colors make flower look like burning flame. The flowers are presented as upside down.

Flowering and Fruiting: August–October