Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Aquatic & Hydrophyte (Floating Aquatic, Submerged Aquatic) |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Central America |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Aquatic |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Spontaneous (Casual)) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | A perennial, aquatic plant, it has both submerged and floating growth forms.It has a prostrate growth form. |
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| Foliage | The submerged, fan-shaped leaves are pinnately compound, finely divided and are arranged in opposite pairs along the stem. The floating leaves are simple and oval shaped. |
| Habitat | It can be found growing in ponds, lakes and slow-moving streams. |
| Cultivation | It is best grown under full sun, in water temperatures of 18 to 26°C and in water pH level of 6 to 7. It is best grown in nutrient-rich substrate. It has a fast growth rate. The stems are slender and easily broken. Do not plant in aquariums with strong pumps as the broken stems may cog up the filters. |
Landscaping Features
| Landscaping | It can be used as a background plant in aquascapes. |
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| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage, Ornamental Form |
| Landscape Uses | Marsh / Bog |
| Thematic Landscaping | Water Garden, Marsh Garden |
| Usage Hazard - Cons | Invasive / Potentially Invasive |
| Usage Hazard - Cons Remarks | The stems are easily broken. |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Lots of Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Fast |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Waterlogged Soils, Acidic (low pH) Soils |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Foliar Type | Compound |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Opposite |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | Yellow / Golden |
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| Flower Grouping | Solitary |
| Flower Symmetry | Radial |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 31592 |
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| Species ID | 5991 |
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