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Habranthus sp.

Name

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

Classifications and Characteristics

Plant Division Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon)
Plant Growth Form Herbaceous Plant
Lifespan (in Singapore) Perennial
Mode of Nutrition Autotrophic
Plant Shape Grassy

Biogeography

Local Conservation Status Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only)

Landscaping Features

Desirable Plant Features Ornamental Flowers
Landscape Uses General, Groundcover

Plant Care and Propagation

Light Preference Semi-Shade
Water Preference Lots of Water

Foliar

Mature Foliage Colour(s) Green
Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio 3.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Monocot)

Floral (Angiosperm)

Flower Colour(s) Yellow / Golden

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Others

Master ID 762
Species ID 2057
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Species record last updated on: 04 August 2025.
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