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Genus Epithet | |
Species Epithet Type | |
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Comments |
Classifications and Characteristics
Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
Plant Growth Form | Aquatic & Hydrophyte (Floating) |
Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
Native Habitat | Aquatic (Freshwater Pond / Lake / River) |
Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
Flowers | Showy, floating above foliage and water surface, each bloom lasting up to 7 days. When the flower is pollinated, the flower stem will tightens in a spiraling spring to bring the flower head underwater. |
Fruits | Spongy with many seeds that are enclosed in arils. When ripe, up to 2000 seeds are released from each fruit. |
Landscaping Features
Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
Plant & Rootzone Preference - Tolerance | Easy to Grow |
Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Pond / Lake / River, Container Planting |
Thematic Landscaping | Water Garden |
Plant Care and Propagation
Light Preference | Full Sun |
Water Preference | Lots of Water |
Plant Growth Rate | Fast to Moderate |
Propagation Method | Seed, Storage Organ (Rhizome), Division |
Foliar
Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Basal |
Foliar Attachment to Stem | Petiolate |
Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage (Orbicular / Round) |
Foliar Apex - Tip | Rounded |
Floral (Angiosperm)
Flower Colour(s) | Red, Pink, White, Purple |
Flower Grouping | Solitary |
Image Repository
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Others
Master ID | 977 |
Species ID | 2271 |
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