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Ravenia spectabilis (Pink Flower)
| Family Name: | Rutaceae |
| Synonyms: | Lemonia spectabilis, Ravenia rosea |
| Common Name: | Lemonia |
Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Shrub |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
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| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | A woody shrub which can grow to about 3 to 5 m tall. |
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| Foliage | Foliage are dark green and glossy, divided into 3 leaflets of elliptical shape, measuring up to 5 cm long. |
| Flowers | Bright pink, 5-petalled, has grainy texture. |
| Etymology | Its specific epithet spectabilis means spectacular. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage |
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| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Fauna Pollination Dispersal Associated Fauna | Butterfly-Attracting |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade, Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Petiolate |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage |
| Foliar Margin | Entire |
| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 4.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Dicot) |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Pink |
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Others
| Master ID | 1091 |
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| Species ID | 2384 |
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