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Origanum vulgare 'Aureum'
| Family Name: | Lamiaceae (Labiatae) |
| Common Name: | Golden Oregano, Golden Marjory |
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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) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Maximum Height | 0.2 m to 0.3 m |
| Maximum Plant Spread / Crown Width | 0.5 m to 0.7 m |
Biogeography
| Preferred Climate Zone | Mediterranean |
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| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Rhizomatous perennial which forms sprawling, spreading clumps. |
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| Foliage | Golden, broadly ovate to oval leaves are about 2.5 cm long and lightly fragrant. They are densely arranged in decussate pairs (adjacent pairs are perpendicular to one another). |
| Flowers | Light pink to pinkish purple, tubular flowers are 2-lipped and arranged in spikes near the shoot tips. The inflorescence is positioned above the foliage. |
| Fruit | Fruits are brown nutlets (0.6 mm wide) which have rounded tips. |
| Cultivation | It grows best in well-drained, sandy loam with preferably alkaline soil pH. It needs 4-6 hours of direct morning sun and some protection from intense afternoon sun which can cause leaf scorch. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses | Edible Plant Parts : Edible Leaves Food (Herb or Spice): Oregano is commonly used fresh or dried to add flavour to Italian cuisine. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
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| Landscape Uses | Container Planting |
| Thematic Landscaping | Golden Garden, Economic Garden |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Yellow / Golden |
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| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Opposite |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Petiolate |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage (Ovate) |
| Foliar Venation | Pinnate / Net |
| Foliar Margin | Entire |
| Foliar Apex - Tip | Acute |
| Foliar Base | Cuneate, Rounded / Obtuse |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | Pink |
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| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Location | Terminal |
| Individual Flower Shape | Tubular |
Fruit, Seed and Spore
| Mature Fruit Colour(s) | Brown |
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| Fruit Classification | Simple Fruit |
| Fruit Type | Indehiscent Dry Fruit , Nut / Nutlet |
References
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Others
| Master ID | 31099 |
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| Species ID | 5489 |
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