Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Shrub |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Maximum Height | 2 m |
| Maximum Plant Spread / Crown Width | 2 m |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Others - Plant Morphology | Growth Form: Woody evergreen shrub with dense crown. Stem: Woody stem is reddish brown. Foliage: Opposite, narrowly ovate leaves have short petioles and wavy leaf margin. Leaves are green, light yellow or a mixture of both. Flowers: White, small flowers are arranged in large clusters. Fruits: Fleshy fruits are known as drupes. Landscaping: This cultivar is planted for its ornamental foliage. It can be pruned into a yellowish dense screening plant or formal hedge that will contrast nicely with dark green foliage plants. Consider placing it in the back of your garden as a brightly coloured background. This cultivar is also suitable as a topiary specimen. Cultivation: This cultivar is easy-to-grow. It is tolerant of most well-draining soil types, but grows best in acidic to neutral soil (pH 5.5 - 7.5). Apply mulch to maintain soil moisture. It should be pruned regularly to promote new growth. Feed once a year with a slow release fertilizer. For cultivation as a hedge, space individuals 1 m apart. This cultivar is resistant to most pests and diseases. Propagation: Propagate by stem cuttings. |
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Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
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| Landscape Uses | Hedge / Screening, Topiary |
| Thematic Landscaping | Golden Garden, Formal Garden |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Fertile Loamy Soils, Well-Drained Soils, Disease / Pest Resistant |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting |
| Planting Distance | 1 m |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Yellow / Golden |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Opposite |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage (Ovate) |
| Foliar Venation | Pinnate / Net |
| Foliar Margin | Entire - Wavy / Undulate |
| Foliar Apex - Tip | Acute |
| Foliar Base | Rounded / Obtuse |
Non - Foliar and Storage
| Bark Colour(s) | Reddish brown |
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| Stem Type & Modification | Woody |
| Root Type | Underground (Tap Root) |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | White |
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Fruit, Seed and Spore
| Fruit Classification | Simple Fruit |
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| Fruit Type | Fleshy Fruit , Drupe |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 29735 |
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| Species ID | 4044 |
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