Name
Classifications and Characteristics
Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
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Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
Lifespan (in Singapore) | Annual |
Maximum Height | 0.3 m to 0.9 m |
Biogeography
Native Distribution | Europe |
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Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
Preferred Climate Zone | Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal, Temperate |
Description and Ethnobotany
Growth Form | Herbaceous plant up to 0.9 m tall. |
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Foliage | The alternate leaves are hairy and oval with wavy leaf margins. |
Stems | The branched stem is coarse with white hairs. |
Flowers | Flowers are borne in reddish stems. Each flower has five pinkish-red sepals and five blue petals. The sepals are star-shaped and covered with white hairs. |
Ethnobotanical Uses | Edible Plant Parts : Edible Leaves, Edible Flowers, Edible Seeds Food (Fruit or Vegetable): Leaves can be consumed raw as salads or cooked. They are also used to make drinks. Flowers are also edible, but more often, they are used as decorative garnish on dishes or drinks. |
Landscaping Features
Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
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Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Flowerbed / Border, Container Planting |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) (Insects (Bee)) |
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Plant Care and Propagation
Light Preference | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
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Water Preference | Moderate Water |
Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils |
Propagation Method | Seed |
Foliar
Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
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Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Hairy / Hirsute |
Floral (Angiosperm)
Flower Colour(s) | Blue |
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Fruit, Seed and Spore
Mature Seed Colour(s) | Brown |
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Image Repository
Others
Master ID | 32599 |
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Species ID | 7011 |
Flora Disclaimer | The information in this website has been compiled from reliable sources, such as reference works on medicinal plants. It is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment and NParks does not purport to provide any medical advice. Readers should always consult his/her physician before using or consuming a plant for medicinal purposes. |