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Echinodorus palifolius (Nees & Mart.) J.F.Macbr.
| Family Name: | Alismataceae |
| Synonyms: | Sagittaria palifolia Nees & Mart. |
| Common Name: | Mexican Sword Plant, Mexican Sword-plant, Melati Air |
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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 |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Maximum Height | 0.5 m |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Tropical America |
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| Native Habitat | Freshwater (Submerged Freshwater, Emergent Freshwater) |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Emergent aquatic plant. |
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| Foliage | Green, smooth leaves are elliptic with entire leaf margin. Leaves have parallel, longitudinal veins which are prominent. |
| Stems | The stem is angular and smooth. |
| Flowers | White, saucer-shaped flowers are composed of 3 round petals and a cluster of yellow, short stamens. |
| Cultivation | This plant can be grown along ponds, but care must be taken to cut back excessive growth. |
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 | Lots of Water |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Division |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
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Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | White |
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Others
| Master ID | 687 |
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| Species ID | 1982 |
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