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Callisia fragrans 'Melnikoff'

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Callisia fragrans 'Melnikoff'

Family Name: Commelinaceae
Common Name: Basket Plant, False Bromeliad, 白纹香锦竹草

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Genus Epithet
Species Epithet
Infraspecific Epithet
Name Status (botanical)
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Classifications and Characteristics

Plant Division Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon)
Plant Growth Form Herbaceous Plant
Lifespan (in Singapore) Perennial

Biogeography

Native Distribution Of horticultural origin
Preferred Climate Zone Tropical

Description and Ethnobotany

Growth Form It is herbaceous plant with a rosette growth form.
Foliage Its leaves are tightly overlapped at the base, green with creamy strips.
Flowers Its flowers are borne in long erect stems above the foliage, small and white.

Landscaping Features

Desirable Plant Features Ornamental Foliage
Landscape Uses Parks & Gardens, Container Planting, Suitable for Hanging Baskets

Plant Care and Propagation

Light Preference Semi-Shade
Water Preference Lots of Water
Rootzone Tolerance Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils
Propagation Method Stem Cutting

Foliar

Mature Foliage Colour(s) Green, White
Mature Foliage Texture(s) Thick
Foliar Type Simple / Unifoliate
Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio 3.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Monocot)

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Master ID 475
Species ID 1771
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Species record last updated on: 20 August 2021.
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