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Brassica oleracea Alboglabra Group [kailan]
| Family Name: | Brassicaceae (Cruciferae) |
| Common Name: | Kailan, Chinese Broccoli, 芥蓝 |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Semi-Annual / Annual-Like |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Preferred Climate Zone | Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal, Temperate |
| Local Conservation Status | Exotic (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is a leafy vegetable that grows to about 30 cm tall when harvested. It has thick stems that are smooth and pale green in colour. |
| Foliage | Leaves are waxy, blue-green to dark green in color with prominent veins. Petioles are thick and fleshy. |
| Flowers | Flowers are white and small, produced at the tip of the plant. |
| Cultivation | Grows well in neutral to alkaline, fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. The plant is ready for its first harvest after 21-55 days upon sowing. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses | Edible Plant Parts (Edible Leaves, Edible Flowers) Food (Fruit & Vegetable : It is a popular leafy vegetable in Asia. The leaves and stems are harvested for consumption. Gai Lan are commonly stirred fried with oyster sauce in Asian cuisine. ) |
Landscaping Features
| Plant & Rootzone Preference - Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils |
| Landscape Uses | Small Gardens |
| Thematic Landscaping | Economic Garden |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Propagation Method | Seed |
| Seed or Spore Germination Duration From | 3 |
| Seed or Spore Germination Duration To | 5 |
| Seed or Spore Germination Duration Unit | Days |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green - Bluish Green |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | White |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
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Others
| Master ID | 32725 |
| Species ID | 7137 |
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