Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
| Maximum Height | 1.2 m to 1.8 m |
Biogeography
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
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| Local Conservation Status | Non-native |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Others - Plant Morphology | A herbaceous perennial, leaves are evergreen, ovate, bowed, pinnate, and less than 2 inches. Flowers are white with purple streaks, 1.5cm long. There is no bearing of fruits. The trunk is not particularly showy and has multiple trunks. Prefers partial to full sun. Tolerates acidic, slightly alkaline, sand, loam and clay soil conditions. Prefers well-drained soils and is drought tolerant. Can be used as a hedge or border planting to create a wall effect or visual barrier in landscape. Stem cuttings can be used for propagation. |
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| Taxonomy | This plant is also known in the nursery trade as Barleria cristata 'Alba'. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
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| Landscape Uses | Hedge / Screening |
| Thematic Landscaping | Formal Garden |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Fertile Loamy Soils, Well-Drained Soils |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting |
| Planting Distance | 0 to 1 |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
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| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 4.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Dicot) |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | White |
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Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 31818 |
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| Species ID | 6218 |
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