Name
Classifications and Characteristics
Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
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Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
Native Distribution | Of horticultural origin |
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Description and Ethnobotany
Growth Form | Shrub like herb to 1m tall |
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Foliage | Leaves mid - dark green |
Flowers | Flowers coral red |
Landscaping Features
Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage |
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Landscape Uses | Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Small Gardens, Container Planting |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
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Seed or Spore Dispersal | Abiotic |
Plant Care and Propagation
Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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Water Preference | Moderate Water, Lots of Water, Occasional Misting |
Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils |
Foliar
Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Silver / Grey |
Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth |
Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 4.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Dicot) |
Floral (Angiosperm)
Flower Colour(s) | Red |
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Flower Texture(s) | Thin |
Fruit, Seed and Spore
Mature Fruit Colour(s) | Brown |
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Mature Fruit Texture(s) | Papery |
Image Repository
Others
Master ID | 428 |
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Species ID | 1724 |
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