Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
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Description and Ethnobotany
| Cultivation | To start plants, sow seeds indoors and transplant in the ground or alternatively, root stem cuttings. Leaves are ready to harvest after 50 days. Seed can be saved for another crop, and plants will need to be replaced after 6 months. Prune the stem tips to promote branching and new leafy growth. This cultivar is susceptible to attack by aphids and black bugs. |
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| Ethnobotanical Uses | Edible Plant Parts : Edible Leaves Food (Herb or Spice) |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Fauna Pollination Dispersal Associated Fauna | Bee-Attracting |
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| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Fast to Moderate |
| Pest(s) | Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 32753 |
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| Species ID | 7165 |
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