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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Shrub |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
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Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | A miniature-sized of shrub with an erect growth form. |
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| Foliage | Leaves are pinnately compound, arranged alternately along the stems. Leaflets are ovate-shaped with toothed / serrated margin. Young flush are reddish in colour, depending on cultivars. |
| Stems | Stems are woody. |
| Flowers | Flowers are solitary and fragrant, various colours ranging from white to yellow to orange and red. |
| Cultivation | Plant can be propagated via stem cutting. Dipping the newly cut stem part into rooting hormone to help in root growth. Apply fertilizers every two weeks, alternating between growth and flowering fertilizers. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage |
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| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Flowerbed / Border, Container Planting |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
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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 |
| Potential Problems | No serious pest or disease problems. Look out for mealybugs, and spider mites. |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Prominent Young Flush Colour(s) | Green, Red |
| Foliar Type | Compound |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Alternate |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Petiolate |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage |
| Foliar Venation | Pinnate / Net |
| Foliar Margin | Serrate / Toothed |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | Orange, Pink, Red, White, Yellow / Golden |
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| Flower Grouping | Solitary |
| Flower Location | Axillary |
| Flower Symmetry | Radial |
| Flowering Period | Free-Flowering |
| Flower Lifespan on Plant | Several Days |
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Others
| Master ID | 30340 |
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| Species ID | 4649 |
| Flora Disclaimer | The information in this website has been compiled from reliable sources, such as reference works on medicinal plants. It is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment and NParks does not purport to provide any medical advice. Readers should always consult his/her physician before using or consuming a plant for medicinal purposes. |
