Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Annual |
| Maximum Height | 1 m to 1.5 m |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Annual herb up to 1.5 m tall with a straight, non-branching form. |
|---|---|
| Flowers | Compound head is about 20-25 cm wide and composed of golden, petal-like ray florets and dark brown disk florets. The dark centre forms a bulls-eye pattern, because the outer ring of disk florets is a different colour from the ones in the very middle. |
| Fruit | Indehiscent, dry fruits are technically classified as achenes, but commonly known as sunflower seeds. The dry, fruit wall is grey with black stripes of varying width. The kernel is edible. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses | Edible Plant Parts : Edible Seeds Cut - Dried Flower: This cultivar is often used in floral arrangements. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Hedge / Screening |
| Thematic Landscaping | Golden Garden |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils |
| Propagation Method | Seed |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Alternate |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Petiolate |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage (Ovate) |
| Foliar Venation | Pinnate / Net |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | Black, Yellow / Golden |
|---|---|
| Flower Grouping | Solitary |
| Flower Location | Terminal |
| Inflorescence Type | Compound Head / Capitulum |
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Others
| Master ID | 32305 |
|---|---|
| Species ID | 6713 |
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