Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Shrub |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Europe, Asia |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Foliage | The leaves are bipinnatified, the segments very finely cut, fern like, giving the leaves a feathery appearance. |
|---|---|
| Ethnobotanical Uses | Food (Herb or Spice): Dried stem, leaves and flowers are used as spice or flavoring, has strong sage flavor. Medicinal: The leaves and stems are used to heal the wounds by stops bleeding, as well as proving beneficial in cleansing the wounds. The flower and leaves are brewed into tea and consumed to treat colds, flu and fevers. Fresh root can also be chewed to alleviate toothaches. Others: They also popular as cut flowers for vases and bouquets. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Groundcover |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water, Little Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Drought Tolerant, Well-Drained Soils, Saline Soils / Salt Spray, Poor Infertile Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils |
| Maintenance Requirements | Moderate |
| Pruning | Require deadheading for continual bloom. |
| Diseases | Powdery mildew, Root and stem rot, Rust |
| Pest(s) | Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Division |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Alternate, Rosulate / Rosette |
| Foliar Margin | Pinnately Lobed / Pinnatifid |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | White |
|---|---|
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Location | Terminal |
| Flowering Period | Free-Flowering |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 30960 |
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| Species ID | 5346 |
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