Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
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Biogeography
| Native Distribution | India (Kerala, Tamil Nadu) |
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| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Short, herbaceous plant with an erect growth habit. |
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| Foliage | Leaves are elliptic with entire leaf margin and have short petioles (leaf stalks). Leaf arrangement is opposite with leaves occurring in pairs. |
| Stems | Thin, herbaceous stems are greenish purple. |
| Flowers | Purple flowers (2 cm wide) are arranged in paniculate racemes. Flower buds are light green. |
| Fruit | Dry fruits resemble upside-down cellos. |
| Habitat | Occurs on the forest floor on limestone slopes. |
| Similar | This species is sometimes confused with Asystasia chelonoides Nees. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
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| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 4.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Dicot) |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Purple |
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Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 406 |
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| Species ID | 1702 |
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