Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Plant Shape | Compact, Rounded |
| Maximum Height | 25 cm to 30 cm |
| Maximum Plant Spread / Crown Width | 30 cm to 35 cm |
Biogeography
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
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Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Herbaceous plant can be trained to form a compact mound up to 30 cm tall. |
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Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage |
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| Landscape Uses | Container Planting, Flowerbed / Border |
| Thematic Landscaping | Bird & Wildlife Garden |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Fauna Pollination Dispersal Associated Fauna | Butterfly-Attracting (, Flower Nectar) |
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| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) (, Insects (Butterfly, Moth)) |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils |
| Planting Remarks | Provide good air flow. |
| Potential Problems | Regularly check for aphids and thrips. |
| Pest(s) | Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Stem Cutting |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | Pink, Yellow / Golden |
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| Flower Texture(s) | Smooth |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Location | Terminal |
| Flower Symmetry | Radial |
| Individual Flower Shape | Ligulate / Strap-shaped |
| Inflorescence Type | Compound Head / Capitulum |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 34532 |
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| Species ID | 8945 |
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