Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Plant Shape | Compact |
| Maximum Height | 7 cm to 15 cm |
| Maximum Plant Spread / Crown Width | 15 cm to 40 cm |
Biogeography
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
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Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Herbaceous with a rosette growth form up to 15 cm tall. |
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| Foliage | Linear leaves have fine teeth along the edges. |
| Flowers | Small, 3-petalled flowers (1-2 cm wide) occur in small clusters near the centre of the plant. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Container Planting |
| Usage Hazard - Cons | Irritant - Hairs |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Little Water, Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate to Slow |
| Propagation Method | Aerial Plantlet |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Red |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Unisexual & Bisexual Flowers(Sub-dioecious) |
| Flower Colour(s) | Cream / Off-White |
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Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 34726 |
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| Species ID | 9139 |
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