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Loropetalum chinense Yieh. var. rubrum
| Family Name: | Hamamelidaceae |
| Synonyms: | Loropetalum chinense H.T. Chang f. rubrum |
| Common Name: | Chinese Fringe Flower, 红花木继木 |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Shrub |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | China |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical, Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | A shrub or small tree, it can grow up to 1 - 3m tall and has a branched growth form. |
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| Foliage | The alternately-arranged leaves are simple and ovate to elliptic in shape, about 2 - 6.5 x 1 - 3cm. The leaves range in colour from red to green and are covered with hairs on the lower leaf surface. Leaf blade is asymmetrical at the base. |
| Stems | The branchlets are covered with short hairs. |
| Flowers | The flowers are borne on short, terminal inflorescences. The bisexual flowers are purple-red to red in colour; the floral cup is covered with short hairs. |
| Fruit | The capsular fruits contain seeds that are ovoid-globose or elliptic in shape. |
| Cultivation | It grows best under full sun, in well-drained soil mixed with organic matter. It can tolerate partial shade. |
Landscaping Features
| Landscaping | It is cultivated for its attractive pinkish to reddish foliage, suitable to be grown as borders, in containers, or as an individual specimen. Mass planting of this shrub creates a strong impact in a landscaped garden. |
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| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage |
| Landscape Uses | General, Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Hedge / Screening, Flowerbed / Border, Container Planting |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Drought Tolerant, Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Stem Cutting |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Red, Purple |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth |
| Prominent Young Flush Colour(s) | Green, Purple, Red |
| Young Flush Texture(s) | Smooth |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Alternate |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Petiolate |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage (Ovate) |
| Foliar Venation | Pinnate / Net |
| Foliar Margin | Entire |
| Foliar Apex - Tip | Acute |
| Foliar Base | Oblique / Asymmetrical |
| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 4.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Dicot) |
Non - Foliar and Storage
| Stem Type & Modification | Woody |
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Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | Pink |
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| Flower Texture(s) | Smooth |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Location | Axillary, Terminal |
| Flower Symmetry | Radial |
| Individual Flower Shape | Ligulate / Strap-shaped |
| Inflorescence Type | Umbel |
| Flowering Period | Free-Flowering |
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Others
| Master ID | 907 |
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| Species ID | 2201 |
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