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Graptophyllum pictum 'Roseum Variegatum'
| Family Name: | Acanthaceae |
| Common Name: | Caricature Plant, 彩叶木 |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Shrub |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Of horticultural origin |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is a evergreen shrub that grows about 0.6 - 1.2 m tall. |
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| Foliage | Its attractive leaves are oval to elliptic, green and variegated with white and pink patches along the midvein. |
| Flowers | Its flowers are borne in clusters, tubular and purplish-red. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
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| Landscape Uses | Flowerbed / Border, Container Planting |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade, Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Pink, White |
| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 4.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Dicot) |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Red |
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Others
| Master ID | 751 |
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| Species ID | 2046 |
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