Name
Classifications and Characteristics
Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
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Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
Native Distribution | Mexico to Central America |
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Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Landscaping Features
Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
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Landscape Uses | Flowerbed / Border, Container Planting, Groundcover, Parks & Gardens |
Thematic Landscaping | Wildflower Garden |
Plant Care and Propagation
Light Preference | Full Sun |
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Water Preference | Moderate Water |
Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
Rootzone Tolerance | Easy to Grow, Fertile Loamy Soils |
Propagation Method | Seed, Storage Organ (Bulb) |
Foliar
Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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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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Image Repository
Others
Master ID | 1277 |
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Species ID | 2570 |
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