Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
|---|---|
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical, Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal |
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Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Herb to 30cm tall; forms a dense, compact clump under ideal conditions |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Leaves asymmetric, to 5cm long by 2.5 cm wide, hairy, bronze colored or sometimes dull olive green tinged with a dull brown tinge. |
| Flowers | Flowers pink tinged with white |
| Cultivation | This species was brought into cultivation via John Howell (USA), who distributed cuttings of this plant after he managed to raise them successfully from a cutting that he received from Yumiko Yamaguchi. The origin of this species is not known, but it was initially identified as 'Venezuela species' by J Howell. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Small Gardens, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Lots of Water, Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils, Easy to Grow |
| Planting Remarks | Can be grown under local conditions; however, it will require cooler temperatures to flower. |
| Pest(s) | Chewing Insects, Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting, Leaf Cutting |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Brown, Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Hairy / Hirsute |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Pink, White |
|---|---|
| Flower Texture(s) | Thin |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 31908 |
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| Species ID | 6310 |
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