Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
|---|---|
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Of horticultural origin |
|---|---|
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical, Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Herb to 10cm tall, forming dense mats where conditions are ideal |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Leaves 5-8cm long by 3-5cm wide, ovate - elliptic, base color dark green - dark olive green, usually with brownish tinge, main vein and area along base of secondary veins pale dull green with a lime green border. |
| Flowers | Flowers to 3cm across, pale bluish-violet, throat yellow. |
| Others - Plant Morphology | Relatively fast growing; produces many stolons and forming a large colony under ideal growing conditions. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Groundcover, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting, Suitable for Hanging Baskets |
| Thematic Landscaping | Silver Garden |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
|---|
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Lots of Water, Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
| Plant Growth Rate | Fast |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils, Easy to Grow |
| Maintenance Requirements | Moderate |
| Pest(s) | Chewing Insects, Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting, Stolon / Runner, Division |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Brown, Green, Green - Light Green, Patterned |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Hairy / Hirsute |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Texture(s) | Thin |
|---|---|
| Flower Colour(s) Remarks | Petals violet |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 31821 |
|---|---|
| Species ID | 6221 |
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