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Crossandra infundibuliformis 'Shamrock'
Family Name: | Acanthaceae |
Common Name: | Green Shrimp, Green Ice Crossandra |
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Classifications and Characteristics
Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
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Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Plant Shape | Shrubby |
Biogeography
Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
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Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
Growth Form | A shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. |
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Landscaping Features
Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
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Plant Care and Propagation
Light Preference | Full Sun |
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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) | Blue |
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Others
Master ID | 592 |
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Species ID | 1887 |
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