Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Annual |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Maximum Height | 30 cm to 46 cm |
| Maximum Plant Spread / Crown Width | 30 cm to 46 cm |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Herb up to 35 cm tall. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Oblong leaves are light green with purplish to burgundy tints and arranged in a rosette. |
| Flowers | The yellow, 4-petaled flowers are arranged in clusters at the tip of the floral stalk. |
| Fruit | The dry, dehiscent fruit is known as a silique. It is narrowly cylindrical with tapered ends like a mini-toothpick. |
| Cultivation | The leaves can be harvested from 25-50 days after planting. When grown under lower light levels, the leaves will be more green and may lack purplish or reddish tints. This cultivar prefers cooler temperatures (about 21 degrees Celsius) than those found in Singapore. Locally, you could grow them in an air-con environment with artificial grow lights. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses | Edible Plant Parts : Edible Leaves Food (Fruit or Vegetable): The baby leaves have a mild taste which becomes increasingly pungent with age. They can eaten raw in salads or sandwiches or cooked in soups and stir-fries. |
Landscaping Features
| Landscape Uses | Small Gardens |
|---|---|
| Thematic Landscaping | Economic Garden |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Bulging in between Veins |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Rosulate / Rosette |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Yellow / Golden |
|---|---|
| Flower Texture(s) | Smooth |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Location | Terminal |
| Flower Symmetry | Radial |
| Individual Flower Shape | Cruciform / Cross-shaped |
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Others
| Master ID | 33654 |
|---|---|
| Species ID | 8068 |
| Flora Disclaimer | The information in this website has been compiled from reliable sources, such as reference works on medicinal plants. It is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment and NParks does not purport to provide any medical advice. Readers should always consult his/her physician before using or consuming a plant for medicinal purposes. |
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