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Siderasis fuscata Lodd. (H.E.Moore)
| Family Name: | Commelinaceae |
| Synonyms: | Siderasis acaulis Raf., Tradescantia fuscata Lodd., Tradescantia hirsutissima Pohl ex Seub. |
| Common Name: | Brown Spiderwort |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
|---|---|
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Brazil |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Low growing, clumping herbaceous plant |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Leaves dark green with pale green to white median stripe, blade and margins densely brown hairy. Under surface of leaves purple to greenish purple. |
| Flowers | Flowers bluish purple |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils, Easy to Grow |
| Pest(s) | Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Division |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Purple |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Hairy / Hirsute |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Blue, Purple |
|---|---|
| Flower Texture(s) | Smooth, Thin |
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Others
| Master ID | 31079 |
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| Species ID | 5468 |
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