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  2. 1915

Cyathula prostrata (reddish underside)

Family Name: Amaranthaceae
Full Sun: 6-8h Semi-Shade Moderate Water Green Roof Ornamental Foliage Shallow Media Woody Creeper
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Cyathula prostrata cultivar - leaves reddish on underside, Zinco's plants being prepared for planting on green roof
Cyathula prostrata cv. - reddish leaf undersides
Cyathula prostrata cv. - older leaves with red veins. Note emerging young leaves.

Name

Family Name
Genus Epithet
Species Epithet
Infraspecific Epithet
Name Status (botanical)
Comments

Classifications and Characteristics

Plant Growth Form Shrub (Trailing)

Landscaping Features

Desirable Plant Features Ornamental Foliage
Plant & Rootzone Preference - Tolerance Shallow Media (8 -10cm)
Landscape Uses Green Roof

Plant Care and Propagation

Light Preference Semi-Shade, Full Sun
Water Preference Moderate Water

Foliar

Foliage Retention Evergreen
Mature Foliage Colour(s) Green, Red
Mature Foliage Texture(s) Smooth
Prominent Young Flush Colour(s) Red
Foliar Type Simple / Unifoliate
Foliar Arrangement Along Stem Opposite
Foliar Venation Pinnate / Net
Foliar Margin Entire, Irregularly Incised
Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio 4.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Dicot)

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Master ID 620
Species ID 1915
Species record last updated on: 16 May 2019.

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