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Callisia fragrans 'Melnikoff'
| Family Name: | Commelinaceae |
| Common Name: | Basket Plant, False Bromeliad, 白纹香锦竹草 |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Of horticultural origin |
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| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is herbaceous plant with a rosette growth form. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Its leaves are tightly overlapped at the base, green with creamy strips. |
| Flowers | Its flowers are borne in long erect stems above the foliage, small and white. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Container Planting, Suitable for Hanging Baskets |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Lots of Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, White |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Thick |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 3.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Monocot) |
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Others
| Master ID | 475 |
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| Species ID | 1771 |
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