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Coleus scutellarioides × Perilla frutescens 'Gage's Shadow'
| Family Name: | Lamiaceae (Labiatae) |
| Synonyms: | Plectranthus scutellarioides × Perilla frutescens 'Gage's Shadow' |
| Common Name: | Coleus x Perilla 'Gage's Shadow' |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Of horticultural origin, the patent name of this plant is Coleus x Perilla 'Gage's Shadow'. This plant is patented under the United States Plant Patent. The information can be derived from "Patent USPP19217 - Coleus Perilla Plant Named 'Gage's Shadow' - Google Patents." Google Books. N.p., 16 Sept. 2008 Retrieved from http://www.google.com/patents/USPP19217. |
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Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | A perennial herb, it has an erect and freely branching growth form. |
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| Foliage | The simple leaves are dark purple or green and ovate in shape with a crenate margin. The leaves measure 8cm long by 5.8cm wide and are arranged in opposite pairs along the stems. |
| Stems | The stems are dark purple. |
| Flowers | The flowers are borne on inflorescences in clusters. The flowers are purple-white in colour. |
| Taxonomy | The scientific name of the plant was previously known as Solenostemon scutellariodes x Perilla frutescens 'Gage's Shadow'. Due to the change in genus name, the scientific name has hence been renamed Plectranthus scutellariodes x Perilla frutescens 'Gage's Shadow'. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage, Ornamental Form |
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| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Container Planting |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Fast |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting (Herbaceous) |
| Propagation Method Remarks | It is best propagated by terminal stem cuttings. |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | Blue |
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Others
| Master ID | 31784 |
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| Species ID | 6184 |
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