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Nyctanthes arbor-tristis (Variegated)
| Family Name: | Oleaceae |
| Common Name: | Night Jasmine Variegated |
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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 |
Biogeography
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
|---|---|
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical, Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Large shrub with erect growth form. |
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| Foliage | Broadly ovate leaves are light and dark green in the centre with yellow or cream leaf margin. Young leaves have a yellowish green margin which becomes creamy white at maturity. |
| Flowers | Large, tubular flowers are composed of an orange, cylindrical floral tube and about 10 white, bean-shaped lobes. The floral tube is orange both inside and outside, forming an orange eye. |
| Etymology | Genus name Nyctanthes comes from the Greek word "nukto-anqoj", which means night-flower. Species namearbor-tristis means melancholy or sorrowful tree. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Fragrant (Flowers) |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Container Planting |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Stem Cutting (Tip) |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Cream / Off-White, Green |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Opposite |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Sessile |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage (Ovate) |
| Foliar Margin | Entire |
| Foliar Apex - Tip | Acute |
| Foliar Base | Rounded / Obtuse |
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) Remarks | White-green variegated. |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | White |
|---|---|
| Flower Texture(s) | Smooth |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Location | Terminal |
| Flower Symmetry | Radial |
| Individual Flower Shape | Tubular |
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Others
| Master ID | 31197 |
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| Species ID | 5591 |
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