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Kleinia cephalophora Compton
| Family Name: | Asteraceae (Compositae) |
| Synonyms: | Senecio cephalophorus (Compton) H.Jacobsen |
| Common Name: | Mountain Fire |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Shrub |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Plant Shape | Rounded, Compact |
| Maximum Height | 0.3 m to 0.5 m |
| Maximum Plant Spread / Crown Width | 0.5 m |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Clump-forming succulent with leaves arranged in a rosette. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Smooth, fleshy leaves are bluish green to greyish green and oblanceolate. Leaf margin is mostly entire with 1-2 shallow teeth along the edge. |
| Flowers | Bright red and orange-red tubular flowers are star-shaped with 5 triangular lobes. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting |
| Thematic Landscaping | Silver Garden |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils |
| Maintenance Requirements | Low |
| Planting Distance | 0 |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Silver / Grey |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Velvety / Furry / Tomentose, Thick |
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Others
| Master ID | 30384 |
|---|---|
| Species ID | 4693 |
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