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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Shrub |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Indonesia |
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Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is a sprawling perennial plant and grows up to 0.6 m tall and 1.2 m wide in its native habitat. |
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| Foliage | Its leaves are green, ovate to elliptic with toothed margins. The leaf surfaces are covered with bright purple hairs. |
| Flowers | Its inflorescence is a corymb and the flowers are orange-yellow. |
| Cultivation | Put the plant under bright but indirect sunlight. The leaves develop nicer color under better light conditions, |
| Etymology | The specific epithet 'aurantiaca' means orange-colored, referring to its flower color. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
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| Landscape Uses | Small Gardens, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting, Suitable for Hanging Baskets |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Purple, Green |
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| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Hairy / Hirsute |
| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 4.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Dicot) |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Orange, Yellow / Golden |
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| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
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Others
| Master ID | 757 |
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| Species ID | 2052 |
| Flora Disclaimer | The information in this website has been compiled from reliable sources, such as reference works on medicinal plants. It is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment and NParks does not purport to provide any medical advice. Readers should always consult his/her physician before using or consuming a plant for medicinal purposes. |
