Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
|---|---|
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Maximum Height | 25 cm |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Brazil, Peru, Colombia |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical, Highland / Montane |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Spontaneous (Casual)) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Succulent herb up to 25cm tall, flowering as early as about 3cm tall. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Leaves covered with a layer of soft hairs. Stipules very pale green, densely hairy. |
| Flowers | Flowers white. |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
|---|---|
| Seed or Spore Dispersal | Abiotic |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Stem Cutting |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Velvety / Furry / Tomentose |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | White |
|---|---|
| Flowering Period | Free-Flowering |
| Flowering Opening Time | Time-Independent |
| Flower Lifespan on Plant | Several Days |
Fruit, Seed and Spore
| Mature Fruit Colour(s) | Brown |
|---|---|
| Mature Fruit Texture(s) | Papery |
| Fruit Classification | Simple Fruit |
| Fruit Type | |
| Mature Seed Colour(s) | Brown |
| Seed Description | Seeds numerous, dust like |
| Seed Quantity Per Fruit | Numerous (>20) |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 30863 |
|---|---|
| Species ID | 5233 |
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