Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Aquatic & Hydrophyte (Waterside / Marginal), Creeper, Herbaceous Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Southern Mexico to Northern Argentina. |
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| Native Habitat | Aquatic (Freshwater Pond / Lake / River) |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | An aquatic herb, it has a creeping growth habit and can grow immersed or emersed in water. |
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| Foliage | The leaves are arranged alternately along the stem. The leaf petiole is pubescent towards the apex, the leaf blade is kidney-shaped and has a deep incision to the middle of the leaf blade. The leaves can grow from 2 to 5cm wide with an irregular crenate margin. |
| Flowers | The flowers are borne on dense umbels. The pedicel is pubescent, the flowers have a short petiole and are white. |
| Habitat | It is found growing along river banks, in slow-moving water or flooded areas at altitudes up to 1700m. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Pond / Lake / River |
| Thematic Landscaping | Water Garden |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Lots of Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Fast |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Waterlogged Soils |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 31959 |
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| Species ID | 6361 |
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