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Salvia rosmarinus 'Prostratus'
| Family Name: | Lamiaceae (Labiatae) |
| Synonyms: | Rosmarinus officinalis 'Prostratus' |
| Common Name: | Creeping Rosemary |
Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Shrub |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Maximum Height | 0.1 m to 0.5 m |
| Maximum Plant Spread / Crown Width | 1 m to 1.5 m |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Woody perennial with a spreading growth habit. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Narrowly linear leaves are thick, needle-like and spirally arranged around thin woody stems. Crushed leaves are aromatic. |
| Flowers | White to very pale blue flowers are 2-lipped and tubular. They occur in small clusters in the leaf axils. |
| Fruit | Dry, indehiscent fruits are known as nutlets. |
| Cultivation | This plant is sensitive to waterlogging and develops root rot in constantly moist soil. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses | Edible Plant Parts : Edible Leaves Food (Herb or Spice): The leaves complement chicken and fish dishes well. |
Landscaping Features
| Landscape Uses | Container Planting |
|---|---|
| Thematic Landscaping | Fragrant / Aromatherapy Garden, Economic Garden |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Leathery, Thick |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Opposite |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Petiolate |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage (Linear) |
| Foliar Margin | Entire |
| Foliar Apex - Tip | Rounded |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | White |
|---|---|
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Location | Axillary |
| Flower Symmetry | Bilateral |
| Individual Flower Shape | Labiate / Lipped |
| Flower Colour(s) Remarks | Very pale blue |
Fruit, Seed and Spore
| Fruit Classification | Simple Fruit |
|---|---|
| Fruit Type | Indehiscent Dry Fruit , Nut / Nutlet |
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Others
| Master ID | 32234 |
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| Species ID | 6642 |
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