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Senecio macroglossus 'Variegatus'
| Family Name: | Asteraceae (Compositae) |
| Common Name: | Vareigated Natal Ivy |
Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Climber |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
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| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | A herbaceous perennial vine, it has a twining to sprawling growth habit up to 2m in height. |
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| Foliage | The firm leaves are green with creamy white splotches and have five pointed corners and is smooth and fleshy to the touch. |
| Stems | When grown sprawling on moist ground, the stems root at the nodes. |
| Flowers | The flowers are large and pale yellow. |
| Taxonomy | The genus epithet ‘Senecio’ is derived from the Latin word ‘senex’ which means ‘old man’ dut to the pappus found the seeds. The species epithet ‘macroglossus’ refers to the large leaves. |
| Cultivation | In Singapore, this plant requires an air-conditioned environment to grow well. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
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| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Trellis / Arbour / Pergola, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Suitable for Hanging Baskets |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Seed or Spore Dispersal | Abiotic |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Fast |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Cream / Off-White, Green |
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| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth, Thick |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Petiolate |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | Cream / Off-White |
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| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Inflorescence Type | Head / Capitulum |
Fruit, Seed and Spore
| Fruit Classification | Simple Fruit |
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| Fruit Type | Indehiscent Dry Fruit , Cypsela |
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Others
| Master ID | 31878 |
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| Species ID | 6279 |
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