Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Shrub |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
|---|---|
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | A woody shrub with an erect growth habit, and able to grow up to 2 m tall. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Dark green leaves, lanceolate or tri-lobed shaped with serrated margins (toothed). The tri-lobed leaves are deeply lobed. These two types of leaves may appear on the same plant. |
| Stems | Stem is woody and reddish purple. |
| Flowers | Flower is creamy white with a bright red spot in the centre with white fleshy calyx enclosing the flower base. |
| Cultivation | Plant in a well-drained soil rich in organic matter. Shrub can be pruned to promote branching. Plants are susceptible to attacks by white flies. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Prominent Young Flush Colour(s) | Green |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Petiolate |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage |
| Foliar Venation | Pinnate / Net |
| Foliar Margin | Serrate / Toothed |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Cream / Off-White |
|---|---|
| Flower Grouping | Solitary |
| Flower Symmetry | Radial |
| Flowering Period | Free-Flowering |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 33721 |
|---|---|
| Species ID | 8135 |
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