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Scientific Name: Callistemon citrinus (Curtis) Skeels
Family Name: Myrtaceae

CLASSIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS

Plant Division : Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon)

Plant Growth Form : Tree (Small (6m-15m))

Maximum Height : 8 m

Maximum Plant Spread / Crown Width : 6 m

LANDSCAPING FEATURES

Desirable Plant Features : Ornamental Flowers, Fragrant (Foliage)

Landscape Uses : Roadside Tree / Palm, General

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Scientific Name :

Samanea saman Jacq.) Merr.

Family Name: | Fabaceae (Leguminosae)

CLASSIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS

Plant Division : Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon)

Plant Growth Form : Tree (Medium,16m-30m)

Lifespan (in Singapore) : Perennial

Mode of Nutrition : Autotrophic

Plant Shape : Umbrella

Maximum Height : 10 m to 20 m

LANDSCAPING FEATURES

Desirable Plant Features : Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage

Plant & Rootzone Preference - Tolerance : Fertile Loamy Soils, Well-Drained Soils, Waterlogged Soils (Drains Site), Acidic (low pH) Soils

Landscape Uses : General, Roadside Tree / Palm

Thematic Landscaping : Naturalistic Garden

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Scientific Name :

Monoon longifolium var. pendula

Family Name: Annonaceae

CLASSIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS

Plant Division : Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon)

Plant Growth Form : Tree (Small (6m-15m))

Lifespan (in Singapore) : Perennial

Mode of Nutrition : Autotrophic

Plant Shape : Columnar, Weeping / Pendulous

Maximum Height : 15 m to 20 m

LANDSCAPING FEATURES

Desirable Plant Features : Fragrant (Flowers, Foliage, Stems), Ornamental Foliage

Plant & Rootzone Preference - Tolerance : Easy to Grow, Dry Soils / Drought

Landscape Uses : Roadside Tree / Palm, General, Hedge / Screening

Thematic Landscaping : Formal Garden

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Scientific Name :

Terminalia molinetii M. Gómez

Family Name: | Combretaceae

CLASSIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS

Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon)

Plant Growth Form | Shrub (Woody), Tree (Small (6m-15m), Shrubby (1m-5m)

Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial

Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic

Plant Shape | Umbrella

Maximum Height | 3 m to 7 m

LANDSCAPING FEATURES

Plant & Rootzone Preference - Tolerance | Saline Soils / Salt Spray, Dry Soils / Drought

Landscape Uses | Container Planting, Coastal, Bonsai, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Beachfront / Shoreline

Thematic Landscaping | Rockery / Desert Garden, Formal Garden

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Scientific Name :

Pithecellobium dulce

Family Name: | Fabaceae (Leguminosae)

CLASSIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS

Plant Division : Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants)

Plant Growth Form : Tree

LANDSCAPING FEATURES

Landscape Uses : Parks & Gardens

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Scientific name: Ceiba pentandra
Family name: Malvaceae

CLASSIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS

Plant Growth Form:  Tree (Big (>30m)

Maximum Height: 40 m

Tree or Palm – Trunk Diameter: 3 to 3m

LANDSCAPING FEATURES

Landscape Uses: Roadside Tree

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Scientific name: Plumeria ‘Cerise’
Family name: Apocynaceae

CLASSIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS

Plant Division: Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon)

Plant Growth Form: Tree (Small (6m-15m))

Lifespan (in Singapore): Perennial

LANDSCAPING FEATURES

Desirable Plant Features: Ornamental Flowers, Fragrant (Flowers)

Plant & Rootzone Preference – Tolerance: Well-Drained Soils

Landscape Uses: General, Roadside Tree / Palm, Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Skyrise / Balcony, Container Planting

Thematic Landscaping: Fragrant / Aromatherapy Garden

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Scientific Name :

Schizolobium parahyba (Vell.) S.F.Blake

Family Name: | Fabaceae (Leguminosae)
CLASSIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS

Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon)

Plant Growth Form | Tree (Big (>30m), Medium (16m-30m)

Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial

Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic

Plant Shape | Tiered, Open

Maximum Height | 12 m to 35 m

Maximum Plant Spread / Crown Width | 5 m

LANDSCAPING FEATURES

Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage

Plant & Rootzone Preference - Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils

Landscape Uses | Roadside Tree / Palm, General, Coastal

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Scientific Name :

Murraya paniculata

Family Name: Rutaceae

CLASSIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS

Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon)

Plant Growth Form | Shrub (Woody)

Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial

Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic

Plant Shape | Shrubby

Maximum Height | 2.5 m to 3.5 m

LANDSCAPING FEATURES

Desirable Plant Features | Fragrant (Flowers), Ornamental Flowers

Plant & Rootzone Preference - Tolerance | Fertile Loamy Soils, Acidic (low pH) Soils, Alkaline high pH Soils

Landscape Uses | Hedge / Screening, Topiary, Parks & Gardens

Thematic Landscaping | Formal Garden

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Scientific Name :

Bismarckia nobilis

Family Name:  Arecaceae (Palmae)

CLASSIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS

Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon)

Plant Growth Form | Palm (Solitary Palm)

Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic

Maximum Height | 30 m

Maximum Plant Spread / Crown Width | 8 m

LANDSCAPING FEATURES

Landscape Uses | Roadside Tree / Palm

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Scientific Name :

Heliconia × nickeriensis

Family Name:  Heliconiaceae

CLASSIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS

Plant Growth Form | Shrub

LANDSCAPING FEATURES

Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers

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Scientific Name :

Asplenium nidus

Family Name:  Aspleniaceae

LANDSCAPING FEATURES

Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage

Plant & Rootzone Preference - Tolerance | Easy to Grow, Moist Soils

Landscape Uses | Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens

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Scientific Name :

Bougainvillea 'Elizabeth Angus'

Family Name:  Nyctaginaceae

CLASSIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS

Plant Growth Form | Climber, Vine & Liana

LANDSCAPING FEATURES

Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers

Plant & Rootzone Preference - Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils, Acidic (low pH) Soils, Rootbound Conditions

Landscape Uses | Trellis / Arbour / Pergola, Hedge / Screening, Container Planting

Usage Hazard - Cons | Spines/Thorns - Stem/Branch

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Scientific Name :

Ficus benjamina L.

Family Name: Moraceae

CLASSIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS

Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon)

Plant Growth Form | Shrub, Tree (Medium ,16m-30m)

Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial

Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic

Plant Shape | Rounded

Maximum Height | 20 m

Maximum Plant Spread/Crown Width | 18 m to 21 m

LANDSCAPING FEATURES

Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Fruits

Plant & Rootzone Preference - Tolerance | Fertile Loamy Soils, Well-Drained Soils

Landscape Uses | Container Planting, Bonsai, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, General, Roadside Tree / Palm, Shade Providing Tree / Palm, Hedge / Screening, Topiary

Thematic Landscaping | Naturalistic Garden

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Scientific Name :

Livistona chinensis

Family Name: Arecaceae (Palmae)

CLASSIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS

Plant Growth Form | Palm (Solitary Palm)

LANDSCAPING FEATURES

Landscape Uses | Roadside Tree / Palm

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Scientific Name:

Heliconia rostrata

Family Name:  Heliconiaceae

CLASSIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS

Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon)

Plant Growth Form | Shrub (Herbaceous)

Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial

Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic

LANDSCAPING FEATURES

Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Form

Plant & Rootzone Preference - Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils

Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens

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Scientific Name:

Podocarpus macrophyllus

Family Name:  Podocarpaceae

CLASSIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS

Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon)

Plant Growth Form | Tree (Small (6m-15m))

Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial

Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic

Plant Shape | Rounded

Maximum Height | 6 m to 12 m

Maximum Plant Spread / Crown Width | 3 m to 6 m

LANDSCAPING FEATURES

Plant & Rootzone Preference - Tolerance | Dry Soils / Drought, Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils, Acidic (low pH) Soils

Landscape Uses | Bonsai, Hedge / Screening

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Scientific Name :

Portulaca grandiflora (polypetalous)

Family Name:  Portulacaceae

LANDSCAPING FEATURES

Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers

Plant & Rootzone Preference - Tolerance | Fertile Loamy Soils, Well-Drained Soils, Poor Infertile Soils, Saline Soils / Salt Spray, Easy to Grow, Dry Soils / Drought, Shallow Media (8 -10cm)

Landscape Uses | Container Planting, General, Coastal, Green Roof, Flowerbed / Border, Hanging Basket, Groundcover

Thematic Landscaping | Rockery / Desert Garden, Naturalistic Garden, Wildflower Garden

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Scientific Name:

Zamioculcas zamiifolia

Family Name: Araceae

CLASSIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS

Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon)

Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant

Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial

LANDSCAPING FEATURES

Landscaping | Zamioculcas zamiifolia is a popular indoor plant.

Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage, Ornamental Form

Plant & Rootzone Preference - Tolerance | Easy to Grow, Well-Drained Soils

Landscape Uses | Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting

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Scientific Name:

Epipremnum aureum (Linden & André) G.S. Bunting

Family Name: Araceae

LANDSCAPING FEATURES

Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage

Plant & Rootzone Preference - Tolerance | Easy to Grow

Landscape Uses | Hanging Basket, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Phytoremediation (Aerial Contaminant(s)

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Scientific Name:

Cocos nucifera L.

Family Name: Arecaceae (Palmae)

CLASSIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS

Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon)

Plant Growth Form | Palm (Solitary Palm)

Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic

Maximum Height | 30 m

Maximum Plant Spread / Crown Width | 6 m

LANDSCAPING FEATURES

Landscape Uses | Coastal, Roadside Tree / Palm, Beachfront / Shoreline

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Scientific Name :

Syzygium myrtifolium (Roxb.) Walp.

Family Name: Myrtaceae

CLASSIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS

Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon)

Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial

Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic

Plant Shape | Shrubby

Maximum Height | 2 m to 20 m

LANDSCAPING FEATURES

Landscaping | It is suitable for planting along streetscapes, parks and gardens as a tree or as a dense hedge. Matured fruits may cause stains when dropped. Having a short distance between tree and pavement will minimise staining.

Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage, Ornamental Fruits, Fragrant (Flowers, Foliage)

Plant & Rootzone Preference - Tolerance | Fertile Loamy Soils, Well-Drained Soils, Saline Soils / Salt Spray, Waterlogged Soils (Drains Site), Moist Soils

Landscape Uses | General, Roadside Tree / Palm, Coastal, Riverine, Hedge / Screening, Topiary, Bonsai, Container Planting, Parks & Gardens

Thematic Landscaping | Naturalistic Garden, Formal Garden

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Scientific Name:

Hymenocallis speciosa

Family Name:  Amaryllidaceae

CLASSIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS

Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon)

Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant

Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial

LANDSCAPING FEATURES

Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage

Plant & Rootzone Preference - Tolerance | Moist Soils

Landscape Uses | General, Parks & Gardens, Flowerbed / Border

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Scientififc Name: Musa acuminata × balbisiana (AAB Group) 'Pisang Raja'
Family Name:Musaceae

CLASSIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS

Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon)

LANDSCAPING FEATURES

Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens

Thematic Landscaping | Economic Garden

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Scientific Name:

Duranta erecta L.

Family Name:  Verbenaceae

CLASSIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS

Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon)

Plant Growth Form | Shrub (Woody)

Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial

Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic

Plant Shape | Irregular

LANDSCAPING FEATURES

Landscaping | It is suitable for streetscapes and parks for its attractive purple flowers.

Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers

Plant & Rootzone Preference - Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils

Landscape Uses | General, Roadside Tree / Palm, Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Hedge / Screening, Flowerbed / Border, Container Planting

Thematic Landscaping | Butterfly Garden

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Scientific Name:

Piper betle

Family Name: Piperaceae

CLASSIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS

Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon)

Plant Growth Form | Climber, Vine & Liana

Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial

Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic

Maximum Height | 3 m to 4.5 m

LANDSCAPING FEATURES

Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage

Plant & Rootzone Preference - Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils

Landscape Uses | Hanging Basket, Parks & Gardens, Trellis / Arbour / Pergola

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Scientific Name:

Roystonea oleracea

Family Name: Arecaceae (Palmae)

CLASSIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS

Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon)

Plant Growth Form | Palm (Solitary Palm)

Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic

Maximum Height | 40 m

LANDSCAPING FEATURES

Landscape Uses | Roadside Tree / Palm

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Scientific Name:

Etlingera elatior (Red)

Family Name:  Zingiberaceae

CLASSIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS

Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon)

Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant

Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial

Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic

Maximum Height | 3.7 m to 6 m

LANDSCAPING FEATURES

Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers

Plant & Rootzone Preference - Tolerance | Moist Soils

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Scientific Name:

Pereskia bleo

Family Name:  Cactaceae

CLASSIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS

Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon)

Plant Growth Form | Shrub

Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial

Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic

Maximum Height | 4 m

LANDSCAPING FEATURES

Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers

Plant & Rootzone Preference - Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils

Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Container Planting

Usage Hazard - Cons | Spines/Thorns - Stem/Branch

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Scientific Name:

Orthosiphon aristatus

Family Name: Lamiaceae (Labiatae)

CLASSIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS

Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon)

Plant Growth Form | Shrub

Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial

Maximum Height | 0.6 m to 1 m

LANDSCAPING FEATURES

Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers

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Scientific Name : Sansevieria trifasciata
Family Name:Asparagaceae

CLASSIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS

Plant Division : Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon)

Plant Growth Form : Shrub (Herbaceous)

Lifespan (in Singapore) : Perennial

Mode of Nutrition : Autotrophic

LANDSCAPING FEATURES

Desirable Plant Feature : Ornamental Foliage

Plant & Rootzone Preference – Tolerance :Fertile Loamy Soils, Well-Drained Soils, Poor Infertile Soils, Saline Soils / Salt Spray, Acidic (low pH) Soils, Alkaline high pH Soils, Shallow Media (8 -10cm), Easy to Grow, Dry Soils / Drought

Landscape Uses : General, Flowerbed / Border, Container Planting, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Green Roof, Coastal

Thematic Landscaping : Rockery / Desert Garden

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Scientifc Name :

Euodia suaveolens Scheff.

Family Name: Rutaceae

CLASSIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS

Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon)

Plant Growth Form | Shrub (Woody)

Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic

Plant Shape | Shrubby

LANDSCAPING FEATURES

Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage, Fragrant (Foliage, Fruits)

Plant & Rootzone Preference - Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils
Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Hedge / Screening

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Scientific Name : Licuala grandis
Family Name : Arecaceae (Palmae)

CLASSIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS

Plant Division :  Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon)

Plant Growth Form : Palm (Solitary Palm)

LANDSCAPING FEATURES
Plant & Rootzone Preference – Tolerance : Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils
Landscape Uses : Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Roadside Tree / Palm, Container Planting

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Scientific Name : Dracaena reflexa

CLASSIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS

Plant Growth Form : Shrub

LANDSCAPING FEATURES

Desirable Plant Features : Ornamental Foliage

Plant & Rootzone Preference – Tolerance : Well-Drained Soils

Landscape Uses : Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens

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Scientific Name : Dracaena reflexa var. angustifolia 'Tricolor'
Family Name : Asparagaceae

CLASSIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS

Plant Growth Form : Shrub

Maximum Height : 3 m

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Scientific Name:

Areca catechu

Family Name: Arecaceae (Palmae)

CLASSIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS

Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon)

Plant Growth Form | Palm (Solitary Palm)

Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic

Maximum Height | 20 m

Maximum Plant Spread / Crown Width | 3 m

LANDSCAPING FEATURES

Landscape Uses | Roadside Tree / Palm

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Family Name:Rubiaceae

LANDSCAPING FEATURES

Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers

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Scientific Name:

Costus woodsonii Maas

Family Name:  Costaceae

CLASSIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS

Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon)

Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant

Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial

Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic

Maximum Height | 1 m to 2 m

Maximum Plant Spread / Crown Width | 0.6 m to 1 m

LANDSCAPING FEATURES

Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers

Plant & Rootzone Preference - Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils, Saline Soils / Salt Spray, Fertile Loamy Soils

Landscape Uses | General, Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Coastal, Flowerbed / Border, Container Planting

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Scientific Name:

Tabebuia pallida (Lindl.) Miers

Family Name: Bignoniaceae

CLASSIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS

Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon)

Plant Growth Form | Tree (Medium (16m-30m)

Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic

LANDSCAPING FEATURES

Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers

Landscape Uses | Roadside Tree / Palm

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Scientific Name: Jacaranda obtusifolia
Family Name : Bignoniaceae

LANDSCAPING FEATURES

Desirable Plant Features : Ornamental Flowers

Landscape Uses : Roadside Tree / Palm

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Scientific Name:

Phyllanthus myrtifolius (Wight) Mull. Arg.

Family Name: Phyllanthaceae

LANDSCAPING FEATURES

Landscaping | This species can be grown over a wall to form a dense, attractive hedge. It can also be grown along the edge of freshwater bodies.

Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage

Landscape Uses | Flowerbed / Border, Bonsai

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Scientific Name: Cyrtophyllum fragrans (Roxb.) DC.

Family Name: Gentianaceae

CLASSIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS

Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon)

Plant Growth Form | Tree (Big (>30m))

Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial

Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic

Plant Shape | Irregular

Maximum Height | 30 m to 55 m

LANDSCAPING FEATURES

Landscaping | It can be planted along roads or in gardens for shade, its attractive fragrant flowers, and red berries that would attract bats and birds.

Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Fragrant (Flowers)

Plant & Rootzone Preference - Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils, Poor Infertile Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils

Landscape Uses | Roadside Tree / Palm, General, Parks & Gardens, Riverine, Shade Providing Tree / Palm, Reforestation

Thematic Landscaping | Fragrant / Aromatherapy Garden, Bird & Wildlife Garden

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Scientific Name : Wodyetia bifurcata

Family Name : Arecaceae (Palmae)

CLASSIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS

Plant Division : Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon)

Plant Growth Form : Palm (Solitary Palm)

Mode of Nutrition : Autotrophic

Maximum Height : 15 m

LANDSCAPING FEATURES

Landscape Uses : Roadside Tree / Palm

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Scientific Name : Phoenix roebelenii O'Brien

Family Name : Arecaceae (Palmae)

CLASSIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS

Plant Division : Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon)

Plant Growth Form : Palm (Solitary Palm, Cluster Palm)

Lifespan (in Singapore) : Perennial

Mode of Nutrition : Autotrophic

Maximum Height : 1 m to 3 m

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Scientific Name : Pleiostachya pruinosa

Family Name : Marantaceae

CLASSIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS

Lifespan (in Singapore) : Perennial

Habit : Herbaceous | Rhizomatous

Leaf type : Evergreen

LANDSCAPING FEATURES

Desirable Plant Features : Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage

Plant & Rootzone Preference – Tolerance : Moist Soils, Waterlogged Soils (Drains Site), Fertile Loamy Soils

Landscape Uses : Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Container Planting

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Scientific Name : Dendrobium crumenatum Sw.

Family Name : Orchidaceae

CLASSIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS

Plant Division : Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon)

Plant Growth Form : Shrub (Herbaceous, Trailing), Epiphyte

Lifespan (in Singapore) : Perennial

Mode of Nutrition : Autotrophic, Heterotrophic (Symbiotic - Mutualistic Partner of)

Plant Shape : Shrubby

LANDSCAPING FEATURES

Desirable Plant Features : Ornamental Flowers, Fragrant (Flowers)

Plant & Rootzone Preference – Tolerance : Shallow Media (8 -10cm), Dry Soils / Drought

Landscape Uses : Coastal, Vertical Greenery / Green Wall

Thematic Landscaping : Fragrant / Aromatherapy Garden, Naturalistic Garden

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Scientific Name : Rhapis Excelsa

Family Name : Arecaceae (Palmae)

CLASSIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS

Plant Division : Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon)

Plant Growth Form : Palm (Cluster Palm)

Mode of Nutrition : Autotrophic

Maximum Height : 5 m

LANDSCAPING FEATURES

Landscape Uses : Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant

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Scientific Name : Veitchia merrillii

Family Name : Arecaceae (Palmae)

CLASSIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS

Plant Division : Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon)

Plant Growth Form : Palm (Solitary Palm)

Lifespan (in Singapore) : Perennial

Mode of Nutrition : Autotrophic

Plant Shape : Fountain (Palm-like)

Maximum Height : 5 m to 15 m

Maximum Plant Spread / Crown Width : 3.5 m

LANDSCAPING FEATURES

Desirable Plant Features : Ornamental Fruits

Plant & Rootzone Preference – Tolerance : Saline Soils / Salt Spray, Poor Infertile Soils, Alkaline high pH Soils

Landscape Uses : Roadside Tree / Palm, Container Planting, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Coastal, Beachfront / Shoreline

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Scientific Name:: Piper sarmentosum Roxb. ex W.Hunter

Family Name : Piperaceae

CLASSIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS

Plant Division : Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon)

Plant Growth Form : Shrub (Creeper)

Lifespan (in Singapore) : Perennial

Mode of Nutrition : Autotrophi

Maximum Height : 0.3 m to 0.6 m

LANDSCAPING FEATURES

Landscaping : It has attractive glossy dark green leaves. It makes a good border plant or ground cover for shaded to semi-shaded sites.

Desirable Plant Features : Ornamental Foliage, Ornamental Fruits, Fragrant (Foliage)

Plant & Rootzone Preference – Tolerance : Easy to Grow, Fertile Loamy Soils, Well-Drained Soils, Moist Soils

Landscape Uses : Container Planting, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, General, Flowerbed / Border, Roadside Tree / Palm, Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Groundcover

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Scientific Name : Dypsis lutescens

Family Name : Arecaceae (Palmae)

CLASSIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS

Plant Division : Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon)

Plant Growth Form : Palm (Cluster Palm)

Mode of Nutrition : Autotrophic

Maximum Height : 8 m

Maximum Plant Spread / Crown Width : 5 m

LANDSCAPING FEATURES

Landscape Uses : Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant

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Scientific Name : Beaucarnea recurvata Lem.

Family Name : Asparagaceae

CLASSIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS

Plant Division : Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon)

Plant Growth Form : Shrub (Herbaceous)

Lifespan (in Singapore) : Perennial

Mode of Nutrition : Autotrophic

Plant Shape : Fountain (Palm-like)

Maximum Height : 1.8 m to 9 m

Tree or Palm – Trunk Diameter : 3 to 3

LANDSCAPING FEATURES

Desirable Plant Features : Ornamental Foliage

Plant & Rootzone Preference – Tolerance : Well-Drained Soils

Landscape Uses : General, Green Roof, Focal Plant, Container Planting, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant

Thematic Landscaping : Rockery / Desert Garden

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Scientific Name : Peltophorum pterocarpum (DC.) Backer ex K.Heyne

Family Name : Fabaceae (Leguminosae)

CLASSIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS

Plant Division : Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon)

Plant Growth Form : Tree (Medium (16m-30m))

Lifespan (in Singapore) : Perennial

Mode of Nutrition : Autotrophic

Plant Shape : Umbrella

Maximum Height : 15 m to 25 m

Maximum Plant Spread / Crown Width : 9 m to 12 m

Tree or Palm – Trunk Diameter : 1 to 1 m

LANDSCAPING FEATURES

Landscaping : It suitable for planting along streets, in parks and gardens for its ornamental flowers, and umbrella shaped crown which provides excellent shade.

Desirable Plant Features : Ornamental Flowers, Fragrant (Flowers), Ornamental Form

Plant & Rootzone Preference – Tolerance : Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils, Saline Soils / Salt Spray, Heavy Clay Soils, Alkaline high pH Soils

Landscape Uses : Roadside Tree / Palm, Coastal, Shade Providing Tree / Palm, General, Parks & Gardens, Beachfront / Shoreline

Thematic Landscaping : Naturalistic Garden, Golden Garden

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Scientific Name : Eusideroxylon zwageri

Family Name : Lauraceae

CLASSIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS

Plant Growth Form : Tree

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Scientific Name : Cymbidium finlaysonianum Lindl.

Family Name : Orchidaceae

CLASSIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS

Plant Division : Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon)

Plant Growth Form : Epiphyte

LANDSCAPING FEATURES

Desirable Plant Features : Ornamental Flowers

Landscape Uses : Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Coastal, Beachfront / Shoreline, Skyrise / Balcony, Hanging Basket

Thematic Landscaping : Golden Garden, Naturalistic Garden

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Scientific Name : Hopea odorata Roxb.

Family Name : Dipterocarpaceae

CLASSIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS

Plant Division : Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon)

Plant Growth Form : Tree (Big (>30m))

Lifespan (in Singapore) : Perennial

Mode of Nutrition : Autotrophic

LANDSCAPING FEATURES

Desirable Plant Features : Ornamental Fruits, Fragrant

Plant & Rootzone Preference – Tolerance : Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils

Landscape Uses : Roadside Tree / Palm, Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Riverine, Pond / Lake / River, Shade Providing Tree / Palm

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Scientific Name : Casuarina equisetifolia L.

Family Name : Casuarinaceae

CLASSIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS

Plant Division : Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon)

Plant Growth Form : Tree (Big (>30m))

Lifespan (in Singapore) : Perennial

Mode of Nutrition : Autotrophic

Plant Shape : Open

Maximum Height : 30 m to 40 m

Maximum Plant Spread / Crown Width : 15 m

LANDSCAPING FEATURES

Landscaping : It is suitable for parks and gardens on poor infertile soils or along seashores.

Desirable Plant Features : Ornamental Form

Plant & Rootzone Preference – Tolerance : Saline Soils / Salt Spray, Well-Drained Soils, Poor Infertile Soils

Landscape Uses : Coastal, Roadside Tree / Palm, Parks & Gardens, Beachfront / Shoreline

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Scientific Name :  Swietenia macrophylla King

Family Name : Meliaceae

CLASSIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS

Plant Division : Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon)

Plant Growth Form : Tree (Big (>30m))

Lifespan (in Singapore) : Perennial

Mode of Nutrition : Autotrophic

Maximum Height : 40 m

LANDSCAPING FEATURES

Desirable Plant Features : Fragrant (Bark)

Plant & Rootzone Preference – Tolerance : Well-Drained Soils

Landscape Uses : Roadside Tree / Palm

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Scientific Name : Lophanthera lactescens

Family Name : Malpighiaceae

CLASSIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS

Plant Division : Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon)

Plant Growth Form : Tree (Medium (16m-30m))

Lifespan (in Singapore) : Perennial

Mode of Nutrition : Autotrophic

Plant Shape : Broad / Mushroom / Hemispherical, Open

Maximum Height : 20 m

LANDSCAPING FEATURES

Desirable Plant Features : Ornamental Flowers

Landscape Uses : General, Roadside Tree / Palm

Thematic Landscaping : Golden Garden, Naturalistic Garden

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Scientific Name : Lagerstroemia floribunda Jack

Family Name : Lythraceae

CLASSIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS

Plant Division : Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon)

Plant Growth Form : Tree (Medium (16m-30m), Small (6m-15m))

Lifespan (in Singapore) : Perennial

Mode of Nutrition : Autotrophic

Plant Shape : Oval

Maximum Height : 8 m to 35 m

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Scientific Name : Dracaena surculosa Lindl.

Family Name : Asparagaceae

CLASSIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS

Plant Division : Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon)

Plant Growth Form : Shrub (Herbaceous)

Lifespan (in Singapore) : Perennial

Mode of Nutrition : Autotrophic

LANDSCAPING FEATURES

Desirable Plant Features : Ornamental Foliage

Plant & Rootzone Preference – Tolerance : Easy to Grow

Landscape Uses : Container Planting, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant

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Scientific Name : Licuala spinosa

Family Name : Arecaceae (Palmae)

CLASSIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS

Plant Division : Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon)

Plant Growth Form : Palm (Cluster Palm)

Lifespan (in Singapore) : Perennial

LANDSCAPING FEATURES

Desirable Plant Features : Ornamental Foliage, Ornamental Form

Plant & Rootzone Preference – Tolerance : Moist Soils, Waterlogged Soils

Landscape Uses : Roadside Tree / Palm, Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Coastal, Beachfront / Shoreline, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting

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Scientific Name : Acalypha wilkesiana 'Java White'

Family Name : Euphorbiaceae

CLASSIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS

Plant Division : Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon)

Plant Growth Form : Shrub

Lifespan (in Singapore) : Perennial

Mode of Nutrition : Autotrophic

LANDSCAPING FEATURES

Desirable Plant Features : Ornamental Foliage

Plant & Rootzone Preference – Tolerance : Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils

Landscape Uses : Parks & Gardens, Hedge / Screening

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Scientific Name : Xanthostemon chrysanthus (F.Muell.) Benth.

Family Name : Myrtaceae

CLASSIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS

Plant Division : Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon)

Plant Growth Form : Tree (Medium (16m-30m), Small (6m-15m))

Lifespan (in Singapore) : Perennial

Mode of Nutrition : Autotrophic

Plant Shape : Oval

Maximum Height : 8 m to 40 m

LANDSCAPING FEATURES

Desirable Plant Features : Ornamental Flowers

Plant & Rootzone Preference – Tolerance : Well-Drained Soils

Landscape Uses : General, Roadside Tree / Palm, Hedge / Screening

Thematic Landscaping : Golden Garden

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Scientific Name : Tibouchina urvilleana (DC) Cogn.

Family Name : Melastomataceae

CLASSIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS

Plant Division : Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon)

Plant Growth Form : Shrub (Woody)Lifespan (in

Singapore) : Perennial

Mode of Nutrition : Autotrophic

Plant Shape : Rounded

Maximum Height : 4 m

Maximum Plant Spread / Crown Width : 2.5 m

LANDSCAPING FEATURES

Landscaping : This species is often used as an ornamental shrub in subtropical and tropical climates. It may be used as a specimen plant, as the large, bright purple flowers are sure to attract interest. The greyish green, softly hairy leaves provide a contrast in colour and texture when placed next to plants with smooth, green foliage.

Desirable Plant Features : Ornamental Flowers

Plant & Rootzone Preference – Tolerance : Fertile Loamy Soils, Well-Drained Soils, Acidic (low pH) Soils, Easy to Grow, Disease / Pest Resistant

Landscape Uses : General, Flowerbed / Border, Focal Plant, Container Planting

Usage Hazard – Cons : Invasive / Potentially Invasive

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Scientific Name : Ptychosperma macarthurii

Family Name : Arecaceae (Palmae)

CLASSIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS

Plant Division : Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon)

Plant Growth Form : Palm (Cluster Palm)

Mode of Nutrition : Autotrophic

Maximum Height : 6 m

LANDSCAPING FEATURES

Landscape Uses : Roadside Tree / Palm

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Scientific Name : Filicium decipiens

Family Name : Sapindaceae

CLASSIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS

Plant Division : Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon)

Plant Growth Form : Tree (Medium (16m-30m)

Maximum Height : 30 m

LANDSCAPING FEATURES

Landscape Uses : Roadside Tree / Palm

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Scientific Name : Acacia auriculiformis A. Cunn. ex Benth.

Family Name : Fabaceae (Leguminosae)

CLASSIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS

Plant Division : Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants)

Plant Growth Form : Tree (Medium (16m-30m))

Lifespan (in Singapore) : Perennial

Mode of Nutrition : Autotrophic

Plant Shape : Irregular

Maximum Height : 30 m

LANDSCAPING FEATURES

Desirable Plant Features : Ornamental Flowers, Fragrant (Flowers)

Plant & Rootzone Preference – Tolerance : Poor Infertile Soils, Waterlogged Soils (Drains Site), Saline Soils / Salt Spray, Alkaline high pH Soils, Disease / Pest Resistant, Dry Soils / Drought

Landscape Uses : Coastal, General, Shade Providing Tree / Palm

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Scientific Name : Wrightia religiosa (Teijsm. & Binn.) Kurz

Family Name : Apocynaceae

CLASSIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS

Plant Growth Form : Shrub (Woody)

Lifespan (in Singapore) : Perennial

Mode of Nutrition : Autotrophic

LANDSCAPING FEATURES

Desirable Plant Features : Fragrant (Flowers), Ornamental Flowers

Plant & Rootzone Preference – Tolerance : Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils

Landscape Uses : Bonsai, Flowerbed / Border, Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Skyrise / Balcony

Thematic Landscaping : Fragrant / Aromatherapy Garden

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Scientific Name : Mimusops elengi L.

Family Name : Sapotaceae

CLASSIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS

Plant Division : Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon)

Plant Growth Form : Tree (Medium (16m-30m))

Lifespan (in Singapore) : Perennial

Mode of Nutrition : Autotrophic

Plant Shape : Rounded

Maximum Height : 10 m to 12 m

Maximum Plant Spread / Crown Width : 10 m

LANDSCAPING FEATURES

Desirable Plant Features : Fragrant (Flowers)

Plant & Rootzone Preference – Tolerance : Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils

Landscape Uses : General, Roadside Tree / Palm, Parks & Gardens, Coastal

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Scientific Name : Carmona retusa

Family Name : Boraginaceae

CLASSIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS

Plant Division : Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon)

Plant Growth Form : Shrub

Lifespan (in Singapore) : Perennial

Mode of Nutrition : Autotrophic

Maximum Height : 1 m to 4 m

LANDSCAPING FEATURES

Desirable Plant Features : Ornamental Foliage, Ornamental Form

Plant & Rootzone Preference – Tolerance : Well-Drained Soils

Landscape Uses : Parks & Gardens, Hedge / Screening, Container Planting, Bonsai

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Scientific Name:

Phenakospermum guyannense (Rich.) Endl. ex Miq.

Family Name:  Strelitziaceae

CLASSIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS

Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon)

Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial

Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic

LANDSCAPING FEATURES

Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Form

Plant & Rootzone Preference - Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained SoilsLandscape Uses | Parks & Gardens

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Scientific Name: Agave godseffiana

Note:

Foliage: Leaves are smooth and leathery, about 7 - 12cm long, elliptical or ovate, with a mucronate apex. Young leaves are green with attractive yellow or golden variegation patterns, usually spots or blotches. They are arranged spirally at the growing tip of the stems. As the stem grows, the leaves mature and the yellow variegation fades to cream or white, and the internodes lengthen. Pairs of leaves may appear to be in opposite arrangement, while clusters of 3-4 leaves appear as whorls.

Flowers: Flowers are white, inconspicuous, about 1.5cm long, borne in a terminal globular cluster on a downward drooping peduncle which is about 8 to 15cm long.

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Scientific name: Dieffenbachia seguine

Note:

Growth Form: A robust herbaceous shrub with usually unbranched fleshy stems and large elliptic leaves arching gratefully from the upstraight stems.

Foliage: Glossy and green with creamy white to yellow lines, spots or patches. Large (up to 45 cm long, elliptic to slightly lanceolate, smooth, entire margins.

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Scientific name: Aglaonema commutatum ‘Malay Beauty’

Note:

Growth Form: Herbaceous plant up to 1.2 m tall.

Foliage: Smooth leaves are narrowly triangular, gradually tapering to a long, soft tip.  They are green to dark green with large, silvery splotches that are arranged in an alternating banded pattern.

Cultivation :This low maintenance plant is ideal as a houseplant or office plant. It tolerates low light conditions well, but may become leggy over time. It will be more compact and bushy under bright, diffuse light.

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Tricolor Caricature Plant, Waime Caricature

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Tricolor Caricature Plant, Waime Caricature

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Scientific Name:  Graptophyllum pictum “Tricolor”

Note:

Herbaceous shrub with erect growth habit

Young herbaceous stem is red

Opposite leaves are elliptic with entire or wavy leaf margin (15 cm long). Leaves are mostly green with mixed patches of peach, cream and pink along the midvein.

Reddish purple or pinkish purple flowers are tubular and located near the stem tips in clusters.

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Scientific name: Platycerium sp.
Note:

Gowth Form: Large epiphytic fern (up to 3m long by 1.5m across when fully grown), with short and fleshy branched rhizome hidden in basin formed by upper fronds.

Foliage: Plant produces 2 types of fronds.

Cultivation: Can be mounted directly on tree branches/trunks, or tied to fern root slabs.

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Scientific Name: Cuphea hyssopifolia

Note:

Type: Broadleaf evergreen

Family: Lythraceae

Sun: Full sun

Water: Medium

Maintenance: Low

Suggested Use: Annual

Flower: Showy

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Scientific name: Cananga odorata var. fruticosa

Note:

Plant Morphology : Growth Form: Small-sized shrub, compact, able to grow to about 1 - 2 m tall tall.

Flowers: Yellow fragrant

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Scientific name: Tabernaemontana divaricate ‘Dwarf’

Note:

Plant Morphology : Growth Form: A dwarf bushy shrub with  produces milky sap when injured.

Foliage: Leaves green, glossy, simple, lanceolate shaped, apex acuminate, base attenuate.

Flowers: White, 5 petals arranged like pinwheels in counterclockwise direction, has white corolla tube.

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Scientific Name: Heliconia rostrata

Note:

Plant Growth Form : Shrub

Mature foliage color: Green

Flowers color: red, yellow/golden

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Scientific Name: Mussaenda erythrophylla ‘ Dona Queen’

Note:

Mussaenda is a tropical scrub or sub-shrub that will grow to 10ft tall in tropical areas, but more likely will reach 1-3ft tall in containers.

Clusters (corymbs) of small, tubular flowers with five spreading lobes bloom in summer.

Elliptic to ovate, bright green leaves (to 6” long)

Hybrids typically feature flowers in red and/or yellow with showy sepals of white, bright red or pink.

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Scientific Name: Euphorbia milii

Note:

It is a succulent subshrub or shrub growing to 1.8 m (5 ft 11 in) tall, with densely spiny stems.

The leaves are found mainly on new growth and are up to 3.5 cm (1.4 in) long 1.5 cm (0.59 in) broad.

The flower are small. Subtended by a pair of conspicuous petal-like bracts, variable red, pink or white, up to 12 mm (0.47 in) broad.

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Scientific Name: Alamanda cathartica

Note:

Growth Form: a woody and evergreen vine. It can grow up to 6 m in height.

Foliage: the leaves are borne in whorls along the stems and are leathery and ablong-lanceolate in shape, grow up to 16cm long and  6 cm wide.

Stems: Woody and twinning stem. It contains milky sap.

Flowers: The yellow, funnel-shaped flowers are borne in axillary cymes. The flowers sepals are ovate to narrowly ovate, the flower corolla is yellow and 5-lobed and spreading.

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Mexican Petunia, Desert Petunia, Mexican Bluebells, Florida Bluebells, Spanish Ladies

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Mexican Petunia, Desert Petunia, Mexican Bluebells, Florida Bluebells, Spanish Ladies

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Scientific Name: Ruellia brittoniana

Note:

Growth Form: Short, herbaceous plant with erect growth habit.

Foliage: Leaves are narrow and linear with distinct purplish veins. The venation is pinnate or feather-like; the veins curve to the tip and run nearly parallel to the leaf edges.

Flowers: Tubular flowers are light purple and 5-lobed. Petals are approximately round to obovate with irregular edges and a longitudinal groove in the middle.

Fruits: Light brown fruits are long, cylindrical seed pods with pointed tips.

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Scientific Name: Jatropha panduraefolia

Note:

Growth Form: Evergreen woody shrub or small tree, able to grow up to about 4.5 m tall and with a spread of 2 - 3 m wide.

Foliage: Green leaves, oblong to obovate in shape and sometimes three-lobed,  simple and alternate arrangement, measuring about 10 - 20 cm long.

Flowers: Separate male and female flowers on the same plant, red in colour and measuring about 2.5 cm across, usually in clusters.

Fruits: Oval-shaped fruit, measuring about 1 - 2 cm long, green in colour, seeds measuring about 0.9 - 1 cm long.

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Scientific Name: Catharanthus roseus

Note:

Growth Form: Semi-woody shrub, short-lived perennial which is sometimes grown as annual, able to grow up to 0.5 - 0.8 m tall.

Foliage: Leaves glossy dark green, oval in shape, opposite arrangement, measuring about 2.5 - 3.5 cm long.

Stems: Bruised or cut stems secrete milky-white sap.

Flowers: Tubular flowers red to light pink, with 5 flattened petal-like lobes.

Fruits: Fruits are explosive follicles.

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Scientific Name: Calathea loeseneri

Note:

Growth Form: Large, erect herb up to 1.5 m tall.

Foliage: Large, oval-shaped leaves are light green with white to light green midrib. They are held erect by a long petiole (leaf stalk).

Stems: It has underground, horizontal stems known as rhizomes.

Flowers: The inflorescence resembles a single, large, star-shaped flower (7.5 cm wide). It is composed of white to pinkish, lance-shaped bracts that look like petals and inconspicuous, small, white flowers. They are borne on a long stalk and held above the foliage.

Cultivation :This low maintenance plant grows best in consistently moist, but well-drained soils. Full sun will cause the leaves to scorch.

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Scientific Name: Eranthemum reticulatum, Pseuderanthemum carruthersii var. reticulatum

Note:

Light Preference :Full Sun, Semi-Shade

Water Preference :Moderate Water

Plant Growth Rate :Moderate

Maintenance Requirements:Moderate

Propagation Method :Stem Cutting

Foliage Retention :Evergreen

Mature Foliage Colour(s):Green, Yellow / Golden

Mature Foliage Texture(s):Smooth, Glossy / Shiny, Raised / Sunken Veins, Thick

Foliar Type :Simple / Unifoliate

Foliar Arrangement Along Stem :Opposite

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Scientific Name: Tagetes erecta

Note:

Growth Form: An annual which grows upright with a height of 30 to 150 cm and spreads to about 30 cm across. The leaves and flowers are aromatic when crushed.

Foliage: Leaves are dark green and pinnate. Crushed leaves produce a mild fragrance.

Cultivation :Prefers moist and well-drained soil although can tolerate clay and dry soils. Tolerant to full sun but appreciate slight afternoon shade. Pinch young plants to promote bushier growth.

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Scientific Name: Clerodendrum thomsoniae

Note:

Caring Bleeding Heart Vines

To have a great bloom, cut the plant intermittently after blooming.

In mid spring give plenty of water.

Pruning should be done in late winter, so as to encourage new growth.

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Scientific Name: Adenium obesum

Note:

Growth Form: Succulent shrub with a swollen base known as caudex.

Foliage: Smooth, gloosy green leaves are obovate with entire leaf margin and truncate or rounded lead apex.

Flowers: Flowers are tubular with 5 oval-shaped lobes that are flared and perpendicular to the floral tube axis.

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Heart of Jesus, Angel Wings, Fancy Leaf Caladium, Elephant's Ears

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Heart of Jesus, Angel Wings, Fancy Leaf Caladium, Elephant's Ears

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Scientific Name: Caladium bicolor

Note:

Growth Form: Perennial herb forming clumps up to 0.8 m tall.

Foliage: Large, thin leaves are shaped like arrowheads and come in a variety of patterns and colors.

Flowers: Calla-like flowers are small and inconspicuous.

Cultivation :It grows best in acidic soils rich in organic matter.

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Scientific Name: Costus woodsonii

Note:

Growth Form: It is a perennial herbaceous plant about 1-2 m tall, with a clump forming growth habit.

Foliage: The broadly elliptical leaves (15 cm long, 8 cm wide) are hairless, glossy and spirally arranged along the stems.

Flowers: The inflorescence is cylindrical with a tapered tip (6-10 cm long) and occurs at the stem tip. The bracts are tightly overlapped, bright red and waxy. The reddish-orange, tubular flowers have a yellow-orange lip near the apex. They emerge at the top of the inflorescence, 1-3 at a time from between the bracts.

Cultivation :It grows best in rich, moist soil in semi-shade, being susceptible to sunburn under hot afternoon sun. Feed once a month with a balanced fertilizer such as one with a NPK ratio of 15-15-15.

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Scientific name: Strobilanthes dyerianus
Note:

Plant Type: Evergreen perennial

Mature Size: 3 to 4 feet tall and 2 to 3 feet wide

Sun Exposure: Partial shade

Soil Type: Rich and moist

Soil pH: Slightly acidic to neutral

Bloom Time: Late fall or winter

Flower Color: Purplish-blue

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Scientific Name: Clitorea ternata

Note:

Growth Form: A climbing legume with slender and twinning stems.

Foliage: Leaves are compound pinnate, alternately arranged along the stem, with 5 - 7 elliptic to ovate leaflets, measuring 2.5 - 5 cm long and 1.5 - 3.5 cm wide. Each leaflet is thinly papery.

Flowers: Flowers are large, deep blue, pea-shaped. Flowers are located on leaf axils.

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Scientific Name: Pereskia bleo

Note:

Growth Form: Perennial shrub up to 4m tall.

Foliage: Unlike other members of the cactus family (Family Cactaceae) which lack leaves or have tiny leaves which quickly fall off, this species has large leaves which remain on the plant. Green leaves are elliptic with wavy leaf margin. Leaf surface appears wrinkled with leaf blade bulging between veins.

Flowers: Orange-red, rose-like flowers are composed of about 10 obovate to oval petals. Bisexual flowers have a compact column of white stamens and styles in the centre.

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Scientific Name: Coleus blumei Benth

Note:

Growth Form: Annual herb to 60cm tall

Foliage: Leaves to 5 (-6)cm long by 3.5 (-4)cm wide, bright purplish-red with a bright yellow median stripe on the mid vein, on some leaves spilling over onto the area next to the parallel to the mid vein and secondary veins.

Flowers: Inflorescence to 20 cm tall, flowers blusih violet.

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Scientific Name: Hydrangea macrophylla

Note:

Growth Form: Shrub with a rounded growth habit, able to grow up to about 1 - 2 m tall.

Foliage: Dark green leaves, obovate to elliptic, serrated margins, measuring about 10 - 20 cm long.

Flowers: Large corymb inflorescence of light blue flowers, consisting of small fertile florets with scattered showy sterile florets often forming a marginal ring.

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Scientific Name: Crossandra infundibuliformis

Note:

Crossandra readily roots from cuttings. For best results, take cuttings early in the spring growing season, use a rooting hormone, and plant the cuttings into seed-starting soil. Provide bottom heat and plenty of humidity until new growth emerges, then move to their permanent location. Young plants grow quickly and will likely need to be repotted within the first month before they begin to bloom.

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Scientific Name: Thunbergia grandiflora

Note:

Thunbergia grandiflora is a long-lived , vigorous,climbing plant that can grow up to 15 m in height when supported by a hosttree.

Younger stems are green, hairy, and square in cross-section.

The oppositely arranged leaves are borne on hairy stalks 4-12 cm long.