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Crassocephalum crepidioides (Benth.) S.Moore
| Family Name: | Asteraceae (Compositae) |
| Synonyms: | Gynura crepidioides, Gynura diversifolia, Gynura microcephala, Gynura polycephala |
| Common Name: | Thickhead weed, Redflower ragleaf, Fireweed, 昭和草 |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Shrub |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Annual |
| Plant Shape | Shrubby |
| Maximum Height | 50 cm to 100 cm |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Tropical Africa, Madagascar |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial (Grassland / Savannah/ Scrubland, Disturbed Area / Open Ground) |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical, Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Spontaneous (Naturalised)) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Ethnobotanical Uses | Edible Plant Parts : Edible Leaves, Edible Stems Food (Fruit or Vegetable): The leaves and stems are eaten as a vegetable and is used in salads. It has a flavorsome nutty taste. It can be either cooked or eaten raw. (Herb or Spice) |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Little Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Very Fast |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Easy to Grow |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
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| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth, Rough |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Alternate |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Petiolate |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage (Ovate, Elliptical, Oblong) |
| Foliar Margin | Entire - Wavy / Undulate, Serrate / Toothed, Pinnately Lobed / Pinnatifid |
Non - Foliar and Storage
| Stem Type & Modification | Herbaceous |
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Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Orange, Pink |
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| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Location | Terminal |
| Individual Flower Shape | Campaulate / Bell-shaped |
| Inflorescence Type | Cyme |
| Flower Size | 4 mm |
Fruit, Seed and Spore
| Mature Fruit Colour(s) | Pink |
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| Mature Seed Colour(s) | White |
| Mature Seed Texture(s) | Hairy / Hirsute |
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Others
| Master ID | 30846 |
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| Species ID | 5216 |
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