Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Shrub |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Plant Shape | Shrubby |
| Maximum Height | 0.9 m to 1.2 m |
Biogeography
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
|---|---|
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | A slow-growing dwarf variety that grows to 90 cm tall, sometimes up to 1.2 m. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Smooth, elliptic to ovate leaves with wavy margin. The green leaves are mottled with creamy-white to yellow. They form a dense, rounded canopy, giving a bushy appearance. |
| Flowers | Small, light pink flowers of 5 unequal-sized petals with frilly edges and a yellow centre. The petals have a wrinkled surface. |
| Fruit | Red, round cherry-like fruit. |
| Cultivation | It prefers a sunny location of at least 6 hours and moist, well-draining soil. |
Landscaping Features
| Landscaping | A compact variety with ornamental flowers and leaves, ideal for small gardens or container planting. It can be grown as indoor plant as long as receives full sun of at least 6 hours a day. |
|---|---|
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage |
| Landscape Uses | Container Planting, Flowerbed / Border, General, Indoor Plant, Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Suitable for Bonsai |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) (Insects (Bee)) |
|---|---|
| Seed or Spore Dispersal | Biotic (Fauna) |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Slow |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Easy to Grow, Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting, Seed |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Cream / Off-White, Yellow / Golden |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth |
| Prominent Young Flush Colour(s) | Green, Cream / Off-White, Yellow / Golden |
| Young Flush Texture(s) | Smooth |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Opposite |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Petiolate |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage (Elliptical, Ovate) |
| Foliar Venation | Pinnate / Net |
| Foliar Margin | Entire - Wavy / Undulate |
| Foliar Apex - Tip | Acute, Acuminate |
| Foliar Base | Acute |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Pink |
|---|---|
| Flower Texture(s) | Wrinkled |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Location | Axillary |
| Flower Symmetry | Radial |
| Flowering Habit | Polycarpic |
Fruit, Seed and Spore
| Mature Fruit Colour(s) | Red |
|---|---|
| Mature Fruit Texture(s) | Smooth |
| Fruit Classification | Simple Fruit |
| Fruit Type | |
| Seed Quantity Per Fruit | Few (1-5) |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 34723 |
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| Species ID | 9136 |
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