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Callisia gentlei (Alexander ex H.E. Moore) D.R. Hunt var. elegans
| Family Name: | Commelinaceae |
| Synonyms: | Callisia elegans Alexander ex H.E. Moore |
| Common Name: | Turtle Vine, Striped Inch Plant |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is a herbaceous plant with succulent stems. |
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| Foliage | Its alternate leaves are ovate to lanceolate, acute at the tip and rounded at the base. The leaves are green with several white longitude veins. |
| Flowers | Its flowers are borne in clusters, white with three petals. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
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| Landscape Uses | Small Gardens, Container Planting, Suitable for Hanging Baskets |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Lots of Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Fast |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, White |
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| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 3.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Monocot) |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | White |
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| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
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Others
| Master ID | 474 |
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| Species ID | 1770 |
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