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Strobilanthes sinuata J.R.I.Wood
| Family Name: | Acanthaceae |
| Synonyms: | Ruellia repanda, Hemigraphis repanda |
| Common Name: | Dragon's Tongue |
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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 | Peninsular Malaysia |
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Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is a small plant up to 15 cm tall. |
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| Foliage | Its leaves are grass-like and have attractive dark purple color with a crinkled texture. |
| Flowers | Its flowers are small and white, giving a nice contrast to the dark leaves. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage |
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| Landscape Uses | Small Gardens, Groundcover, 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 |
| Propagation Method | Seed |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Purple |
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| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 4.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Dicot) |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | White |
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Others
| Master ID | 794 |
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| Species ID | 2089 |
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