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Strobilanthes reptans (G. Forst.) Moylan ex Y.F. Deng & J.R.I. Wood
| Family Name: | Acanthaceae |
| Synonyms: | Hemigraphis reptans, Hemigraphis primulifolia |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant, Creeper |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Southern Taiwan |
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Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Small perennial herb. |
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| Foliage | Ovate leaves have a crenate leaf margin. The upper surface is light metallic green and the lower surface is purplish. |
| Flowers | White, cup-shaped flowers are streaked with thin purple lines. |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Little Water |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
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| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 4.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Dicot) |
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Others
| Master ID | 793 |
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| Species ID | 2088 |
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