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Echinodorus palifolius (Nees & Mart.) J.F.Macbr.
Family Name: | Alismataceae |
Synonyms: | Sagittaria palaefolia |
Common Name: | Mexican Sword-Plant |
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Classifications and Characteristics
Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
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Plant Growth Form | Aquatic & Hydrophyte |
Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Maximum Height | 0.5 m |
Biogeography
Native Distribution | Tropical America |
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Description and Ethnobotany
Growth Form | Emergent aquatic plant. |
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Foliage | Green, smooth leaves are elliptic with entire leaf margin. Leaves have parallel, longitudinal veins which are prominent. |
Stems | The stem is angular and smooth. |
Flowers | White, saucer-shaped flowers are composed of 3 round petals and a cluster of yellow, short stamens. |
Cultivation | This plant can be grown along ponds, but care must be taken to cut back excessive growth. |
Landscaping Features
Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
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Plant Care and Propagation
Light Preference | Full Sun |
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Water Preference | Lots of Water |
Propagation Method | Seed, Division |
Foliar
Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
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Floral (Angiosperm)
Flower Colour(s) | White |
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Others
Master ID | 687 |
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Species ID | 1982 |
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