Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Maximum Height | 12 cm to 28 cm |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Low-growing herbaceous perennial up to 28 cm tall. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Ovate (~1 cm long), toothed leaf margin, opposite decussate leaf arrangement (paired leaves, adjacent pairs perpendicular to each other) |
| Flowers | Elongated, purple and white, tubular, 2-lipped. Flowers are arranged in a cluster of raceme inflorescences. |
| Fruit | Round nutlet |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
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Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Fauna Pollination Dispersal Associated Fauna | Bee-Attracting |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate to Slow |
Others
| Master ID | 34502 |
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| Species ID | 8915 |
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