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Abelia × grandiflora (Planch. & Linden) Traub
| Family Name: | Caprifoliaceae |
| Common Name: | Glossy abelia, 大花六道木, 金边大花六道木 |
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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 |
Biogeography
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
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| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical, Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | This hybrid species is a rounded, spreading, multi-stemmed shrub and can grow up to about 1 - 2 m tall and 2 - 4 m wide. |
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| Foliage | Ovate leaves, dark green, glossy, opposite and simple, measuring about 2 - 5 cm long. |
| Flowers | Whitish-pink bell-shaped flowers, fragrant, measuring about 2 cm long. |
| Others - Plant Morphology | This hybrid is cross between Abelia chinensis and Abelia uniflora. |
| Etymology | Genus name Abelia is for Dr Clarke Abel (1780 - 1826), physician and writer in China. Species name grandiflora refers to the large white flowers of the plant. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage |
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| Landscape Uses | General, Parks & Gardens, Hedge / Screening, Container Planting |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Fauna Pollination Dispersal Associated Fauna | Butterfly-Attracting |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils, Acidic (low pH) Soils, Alkaline high pH Soils |
| Diseases | Generally disease free. |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting (Softwood, Semi-Hardwood) |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Opposite |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Petiolate |
| Foliar Margin | Serrate / Toothed |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | White |
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| Flower Texture(s) | Smooth |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Location | Axillary, Terminal |
| Individual Flower Shape | Trumpet-shaped, Funnelform / Funnel-shaped |
| Flowering Period | Free-Flowering |
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Others
| Master ID | 29746 |
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| Species ID | 4055 |
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