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Peronema canescens Jack
Family Name: | Lamiaceae (Labiatae) |
Synonyms: | Peronema heterophyllum Miq. |
Common Name: | Sungkai, False Elder, Jati Sabrang, Sukai, Cherek |
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Classifications and Characteristics
Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
Plant Growth Form | Tree |
Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Plant Shape | Irregular |
Biogeography
Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Plant Care and Propagation
Light Preference | Full Sun |
Water Preference | Moderate Water |
Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
Foliar
Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Red |
Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 3.0 (Tree - Intermediate Canopy) |
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Master ID | 1767 |
Species ID | 3060 |
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