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Mecardonia procumbens (Mill.) Small
| Family Name: | Plantaginaceae |
| Synonyms: | Bacopa procumbens (Mill.) Greenm., Erinus procumbens Mill., Herpestis procumbens (Mill.) Urb., Moniera procumbens (Mill.) Kuntze, Pagesia procumbens (Mill.) Pennell |
| Common Name: | Prostrate Water-Hyssop, Prostrate Mecardonia, Stalked Water-Hyssop, Baby Jump-Up |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant, Aquatic & Hydrophyte |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Tropical and Subtropical America |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial (Freshwater Swamp Forest), Aquatic (Freshwater Pond / Lake / River) |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical, Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Spontaneous (Naturalised)) |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
|---|---|
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Opposite |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Sessile |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage (Ovate) |
| Foliar Venation | Pinnate / Net |
| Foliar Margin | Crenate |
| Foliar Apex - Tip | Obtuse, Rounded |
| Foliar Base | Attenuate |
| Typical Foliar Area | Nanophyll ( 0.25cm2 - 2.25 cm2 ) |
| Typical Foliar Size | 8 mm to 20 mm |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | Yellow / Golden |
|---|---|
| Flower Location | Terminal |
| Flower Symmetry | Bilateral |
| Individual Flower Shape | Labiate / Lipped |
| Flower Size | 8 mm x 3 mm |
Fruit, Seed and Spore
| Mature Fruit Colour(s) | Brown |
|---|---|
| Mature Fruit Texture(s) | Smooth |
| Fruit Classification | Simple Fruit |
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Others
| Master ID | 1477 |
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| Species ID | 2770 |
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