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Osmoxylon lineare (Merr.) Philipson
Family Name: | Araliaceae |
Common Name: | Green Aralia, Miagos Bush |
Name
Classifications and Characteristics
Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
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Plant Growth Form | Shrub |
Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Maximum Height | 3 m |
Biogeography
Native Distribution | Southeast Asia |
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Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
Description and Ethnobotany
Growth Form | Erect shrub that can reach up to 3 m tall. |
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Roots | Extensive root system holds the plant securely to the soil. |
Foliage | Hairless leaves are composed of 4 - 7 linear leaflets arranged in a whorl at the top of the stem. |
Flowers | Flowers are arranged in clusters known as umbels. |
Fruit | Immature, whitish fruits gradually darken to a dull black. |
Cultivation | This species is well-adapted to urban environments and tolerates a wide range of light and watering conditions. It can be planted along the edge of freshwater bodies. |
Etymology | Species lineare means narrow and parallel-sided (refers to the leaves of the plant). |
Ethnobotanical Uses | Others: This species is sometimes used in rain gardens. |
Landscaping Features
Landscaping | This species is used in Japanese-style gardens for its fine leaf texture. |
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Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens |
Thematic Landscaping | Water Garden |
Plant Care and Propagation
Light Preference | Full Sun |
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Water Preference | Moderate Water |
Rootzone Tolerance | Waterlogged Soils (Does not Drain Site) |
Foliar
Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
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Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 4.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Dicot) |
Floral (Angiosperm)
Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
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Others
Master ID | 994 |
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Species ID | 2288 |
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