Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Aquatic & Hydrophyte (Submerged) |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Thailand, Burma and India. |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Aquatic |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | An aquatic herb, it cna grow emersed or fully immersed in water and has a compact and bushy growth form. |
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| Foliage | The simple leaves are spirally arranged and have wavy leaf margins. The internodes lengthen if the plant is grown emersed in water. |
| Flowers | The plant bears purple flowers on a terminal spike. |
| Cultivation | It is best grown under full sun, in fertile growing media rich in nitrogen. This would give the plants a more compact growth form. |
Landscaping Features
| Landscaping | It is best grown as a foreground plant in an aquarium. |
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| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage, Ornamental Form |
| Landscape Uses | Aquarium / Aquascape |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Lots of Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Waterlogged Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting (Herbaceous) |
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Others
| Master ID | 31965 |
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| Species ID | 6367 |
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