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CharacteristicsIt is a shrub and grows primarily in the seasonally dry tropical biome.MorphologyFlowerGreenish-white with blue or yellow anthers occur in groups of two or more at the nodes. The common features of frutescens cultivars are their…

Characteristics P. amaryllifoliusis a shrub that grows in clumps in two forms: up to height of 1.6 m as small form and up to 4.5 m as large form                                                                                   …

CharacteristicsPersicaria odorata, commonly known as Vietnamese coriander or Vietnamese mint, is an herbaceous tender perennial of the knotweed family that typically grows to 6-18” tall. It is native to Southeast Asia. Leaves are used extensively in…

CharacteristicsThe genus name “Eryngium” is derived from “eryngion,” the Greek name of the sea holly (Eryngium maritimum). The species epithet “foetidum” is Latin for a bad smell. The leaves produce an odor that has been described like that of a…

CharacteristicIt is a perennial shrub, 30-40 cm high.                                                MorphologyLeavesThe plant's rosette arrangement consists of fleshy, triangular leaves measuring up to 0.9 meters in length. These light green leaves…

CharacteristicsIt has a creeping growth habit and is a herbaceous ground cover. It can be cultivated in aquariums in full sun or high lighting and is appropriate for use as a foreground plant. ______________________________MorphologyLeavesAlong the…

CharacteristicsZ. officinale belongs to the Zingiberaceae family and is a biennial or perennial reed-like herb that can grow up to 1m tall. It is mainly cultivated for its bulbous rhizome.                                                …

CharacteristicSyzygium polyanthum, also known as bay leaf or daun salam, is an evergreen plant species in the family Myrtaceae. It can grow up to 25 meters tall with dense foliage and thick bark.MorphologySyzygium polyanthum, also known as the…

CharacteristicColeus amboinicus is a semi-succulent perennial plant that belongs to the mint family Lamiaceae. The plant can grow up to 1m tall and has strongly flavored and serrated leaves. It has a pungent oregano-like flavor and odor and is…

CharacteristicMurraya koenigii is a small tree that can grow up to 4-6 meters tall. It has pinnate leaves that are obliquely ovate or somewhat rhomboid in shape with an acuminate obtuse or acute apex. The leaves are also aromatic in…

CharacteristicsThis plant is a perennial herb that has a tendency to grow in large colonies.                                                MorphologyStemPseudostems, measuring 3 to 6 m tall. LeavesSmooth, green lanceolate leaves measuring about 70…

CharacteristicsBelonging to the Phyllanthaceae family, S. androgynus is a glabrous shrub that is monoecious, erect, and can reach heights of 1-3 m.                                                  MorphologyLeavesThe plant has green, slender…

CharacteristicsA small perennial shrubs growing up to about 4 m in height. The branches normally originated from the lower part of the main stem. The main stem rarely grows straight.                                                                   …

CharacteristicsM. koenigii belongs to the Rutaceae family and is characterized as a deciduous tree with a compact shady crown, a short trunk, and thin smooth grey or brown bark. It can grow up to 4-6 meters in height and has a diameter ranging from…

Characteristics It is a subshrub and grows primarily in the wet tropical biome.                                                Morphology Stem Herbaceous shrub, turns to semi-woody at base when mature. Stems squarish in cross-section. Stems usually…

CharacteristicsIt is a perennial herb with a life cycle of 3 – 10 years, fleshy and highly aromatic. It has a tendency to climb or creep, and can reach up to 1 m tall.                                                                                  …

A shrub or small tree, calamansi can reach heights of 3–6 m (10–20 ft). MorphologyObovate leaf shape and the spines are sharp-tipped and located laterallyalong with the shoot. However, the older shoots arecommonly thornless. Generally, the leaves…

Characteristics  It is a subshrub and grows primarily in the wet tropical biome.                                                                                      MorphologyStemHerbaceous shrub, turns to semi-woody at base when mature. Stems…

CharacteristicsIt is a clump-forming grass up to 1.2 m tall or 2m tall when in flower.                                                                                   MorphologyLeavesLeaf blades are light green and  strap-shaped (up to 0.9 m long,…

CharacteristicIt is a herb or subshrub perennial up to 1.5m tallMorphologyElliptic to obovate leaves are up to 12 cm long with narrow stems that are sometimes reddish. Flowers are typically red or pink, but can also be orange, purple or yellow. They…