Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Plant Shape | Shrubby |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Southern Europe |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Erect herb growing up to 1 m. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Fern-like compound leaves |
| Ethnobotanical Uses | Food (Herb or Spice) Medicinal: Historically used for medicinal purposes, but is strongly discouraged now due to undesirable effects upon consumption. Others: Caution: Plant is known to cause uterine contractions, and used to induce abortion. Should not be consumed by pregnant women. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage, Fragrant (Flowers, Foliage) (Time Independent) |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Container Planting, Suitable for Rooftops, General, Parks & Gardens |
| Thematic Landscaping | Silver Garden, Naturalistic Garden |
| Usage Hazard - Cons | Toxic Upon Ingestion |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade, Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Little Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils, Poor Infertile Soils, Drought Tolerant, Shallow Media, Moist Soils |
| Maintenance Requirements | Moderate |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Stem Cutting |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Silver / Grey |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Papery, Thin |
| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 4.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Dicot) |
Non - Foliar and Storage
| Stem Type & Modification | Herbaceous |
|---|---|
| Root Type | Underground (Fibrous Root) |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | Yellow / Golden |
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Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 1116 |
|---|---|
| Species ID | 2409 |
| Flora Disclaimer | The information in this website has been compiled from reliable sources, such as reference works on medicinal plants. It is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment and NParks does not purport to provide any medical advice. Readers should always consult his/her physician before using or consuming a plant for medicinal purposes. |