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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 |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Small herbaceous shrub with a trailing growth habit. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | The small, silver-coloured leaves are approximately egg-shaped to obovate. Paired leaves are arranged in dense clusters. Young leaves are greenish, while mature leaves are silver to greyish. |
| Stems | Stems are round, fleshy and reddish. |
| Cultivation | This species grows quickly. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage, Ornamental Form |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Groundcover, Suitable for Hanging Baskets, Terrarium |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Lots of Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
|---|---|
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Opposite |
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Others
| Master ID | 31005 |
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| Species ID | 5392 |
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