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Angelonia angustifolia Benth. 'Balangdaros'
| Family Name: | Plantaginaceae |
| Synonyms: | Angelonia angustifolia (AngelMist™ Series) 'Dark Rose' |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Plant Shape | Shrubby |
| Maximum Height | 0.6 m |
| Maximum Plant Spread / Crown Width | 0.3 m |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is a compact perennial with dense and showy spikes of flowers, growing upright. It has a growth height of about 25 - 30 cm. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Linear-shaped with pinnate venation and serrated margin. |
| Flowers | Dark rose with a hint of violet or purple, 5-petalled, slightly fragrant, fused at the base forming a throat. The throat of the flower shows tiny dots of purple. The flowers are borne on a terminal raceme, measuring around 12 cm long. |
| Fruit | No fruit or seed production has been observed. |
| Etymology | The genus Angelonia is a South American vernacular name for angelon, which means for one species. The specific epithet angustifolia means narrow leaves. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Container Planting, General, Flowerbed / Border |
| Thematic Landscaping | Fragrant / Aromatherapy Garden, Naturalistic Garden |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Fauna Pollination Dispersal Associated Fauna | Butterfly-Attracting |
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| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) (Insects (Butterfly, Moth), Insects (Bee)) |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Fertile Loamy Soils, Well-Drained Soils |
| Maintenance Requirements | High |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Stem Cutting |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Hairy / Hirsute, Sticky |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Opposite |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Sessile |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage (Linear, Elliptical) |
| Foliar Venation | Pinnate / Net |
| Foliar Margin | Serrate / Toothed |
| Foliar Apex - Tip | Acuminate |
| Typical Foliar Area | Microphyll ( 2.25cm2 - 20.25 cm2 ) |
| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 4.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Dicot) |
Non - Foliar and Storage
| Stem Type & Modification | Herbaceous |
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| Root Type | Underground (Fibrous Root) |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | Pink, Purple |
|---|---|
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Location | Terminal |
| Flower Symmetry | Bilateral |
| Inflorescence Type | Raceme |
| Flowering Period | Free-Flowering |
| Flowering Habit | Polycarpic |
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Others
| Master ID | 373 |
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| Species ID | 1669 |
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