Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
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| Local Conservation Status | Non-native |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | A herbaceous shrub that grows to about 20 cm – 30 cm tall. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Leaves are green and glossy, arranged in an opposite manner. About 2.5 cm – 5 cm long, leaves are ovate to elliptic. |
| Stems | Stems are covered in dense hairs. |
| Flowers | Flowers are showy with 5 beautiful blue petals and yellow stamens in the centre. They are fragrant and bloom in masses. |
| Fruit | Fruits are inconspicuous. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Fragrant (Flowers) |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Groundcover, Indoor Plant, Container Planting, Suitable for Hanging Baskets |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade, Full Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils |
| Propagation Method | Seed |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Glossy / Shiny |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Opposite |
Non - Foliar and Storage
| Stem Type & Modification | Herbaceous |
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Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Blue, Purple |
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| Flower Grouping | Solitary |
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Others
| Master ID | 29782 |
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| Species ID | 4091 |
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