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Coleus prostratus (Gürke) A.J.Paton
| Family Name: | Lamiaceae (Labiatae) |
| Common Name: | Pillow Plant, Succulent Swedish Ivy |
Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant, Creeper |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Eastern Africa (Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania, Kenya, Malawi, Zambia) |
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| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Creeping perennial herb which forms mats. |
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| Foliage | Small, yellow-green leaves are ovate with a toothed leaf margin. They are thick and fleshy and occur in opposite leaf arrangement. Purple lines form near the leaf margin when the plant is grow under bright light. |
| Flowers | Flowers are white with violet tints. |
| Others - Plant Morphology | This plant is used in succulent wreaths and topiaries. It is also used to cover the base of bonsai specimens. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Suitable for Hanging Baskets |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting (Herbaceous) |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Velvety / Furry / Tomentose, Thick |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Purple |
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Others
| Master ID | 32519 |
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| Species ID | 6931 |
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