Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Shrub |
|---|---|
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Annual |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
|---|---|
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | An annual or short-lived biennial, it can grow up to 70cm tall and has an erect growth form. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | The leaves are green and lanceolate in shape and are arranged in opposite pairs along the stem. |
| Flowers | The bisexual flowers are held in terminal clusters and come in many colours ranging from red, pink and white. The flowers consist of 5 petals with dentate margins. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Flowerbed / Border, Container Planting |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils |
| Propagation Method | Seed |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Opposite |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage (Lanceolate) |
| Foliar Margin | Entire |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Pink, Red, White, Patterned |
|---|---|
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Location | Terminal |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 29612 |
|---|---|
| Species ID | 3921 |
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