Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Foliage | Shiny, green leaves are ovate to triangular with an irregular, undulate leaf margin. |
|---|---|
| Stems | The stem is lined with yellow spines which are long and hooked. |
| Flowers | Purple, star-shaped flowers are arranged singly or in pairs in the leaf axils. |
| Fruit | Small, round berries are initially dark green, turning white and then purplish black at maturity. The fruit hangs down from a long stalk which connects it to the stem. |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | Purple |
|---|---|
| Flower Texture(s) | Wrinkled |
Fruit, Seed and Spore
| Mature Fruit Colour(s) | Black |
|---|---|
| Mature Fruit Texture(s) | Smooth, Glossy / Shiny |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 32232 |
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| Species ID | 6640 |
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