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Carissa macrocarpa 'Humphreyi Variegata'
| Family Name: | Apocynaceae |
| Common Name: | Variegated Natal Plum |
Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Shrub |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Coastal region of Natal, South Africa |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical, Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Compact, dense shrub growing up to 1.5 m. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Yellowish white patterns on leaves, simple, opposite, elliptic to broadly ovate, usually thick and surface is waxy, measuring about 2 - 4 cm by 1.5 -3 cm, leaf tips usually have a single thorn. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage, Fragrant (Flowers) |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Groundcover |
| Usage Hazard - Cons | Spines/Thorns - Stem/Branch, Toxic Upon Ingestion |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Yellow / Golden |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Opposite |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Sessile |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage (Ovate, Elliptical) |
| Foliar Margin | Entire |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | White |
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Others
| Master ID | 31928 |
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| Species ID | 6330 |
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