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Oenanthe javanica 'Flamingo'
| Family Name: | Apiaceae (Umbelliferae) |
| Common Name: | Variegated Water Celery, Rainbow Water Celery, Variegated Water Parsley, Java Dropwort |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Maximum Height | 0.3 m to 0.6 m |
| Maximum Plant Spread / Crown Width | 0.6 m to 0.8 m |
Biogeography
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
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Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | A fast-growing groundcover herb with variegated leaf of green with pink and cream. It is about 10 - 15 cm tall and spreads up to 70 cm across. |
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| Flowers | Inflorescence, inconspicuous, white flowers. |
| Etymology | The genus Oenanthe means wine-fragrant-flower. |
Landscaping Features
| Landscaping | It is grown primarily for its attractive colourful foliage. |
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| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
| Landscape Uses | Marsh / Bog, Groundcover, Container Planting, Suitable for Hanging Baskets, Pond / Lake / River |
| Thematic Landscaping | Water Garden |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Lots of Water, Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Fast |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils |
| Pruning | Clip runners to control growth. |
| Propagation Method | Stolon / Runner, Division |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green - Bluish Green, Green - Light Green, Pink, White, Cream / Off-White |
| Foliar Type | Compound (Odd-Pinnate, Bipinnate) |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage |
| Typical Foliar Size | 10 cm to 30 cm |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | White |
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| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Location | Terminal |
| Inflorescence Type | Umbel |
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Others
| Master ID | 30552 |
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| Species ID | 4861 |
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