Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant, Creeper |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
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Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | A herbaceous, perennial groundcover. It has a upright to procumbent growth habit. |
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| Foliage | The leaves are simple and are alternately arranged along the stem. The leaf margins are variegated with dark pink and yellow, in contrast to the green leaf blade. The leaves emit a pungent smell when crushed. |
| Cultivation | It is ideally grown under full sun or partial shade. It is best grown in moist and well-drained soil but also tolerates wet conditions. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Fragrant (Foliage) |
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| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Flowerbed / Border, Container Planting |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Lots of Water |
| Propagation Method | Division |
Non - Foliar and Storage
| Specialised Storage Organ(s) | Underground (Rhizome) |
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Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 31521 |
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| Species ID | 5918 |
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