Name
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 | 0.6 m to 1.2 m |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Herbaceous plant up to 1.2 m tall. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Large leaves are elliptic with wavy leaf margin. The top is dark green with two longitudinal bands of greenish yellow streaks on opposite sides of the midrib, while the underside is purplish. The leaf blade is held erect by a long, upright petiole (leaf stalk). |
| Flowers | Yellow tubular flowers are nestled in yellowish green, cup-shaped bracts. They are tightly clustered together in groups of 20-40 flowers in an egg-shaped inflorescence. |
| Cultivation | This plant grows best in consistently moist, but well-drained soil and humid environment. They should be fed regularly with liquid fertilizer. Full sun will cause the leaves to scorch. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade, Full Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Occasional Misting, Lots of Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Yellow / Golden, Purple |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Petiolate |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage (Oval) |
| Foliar Venation | Pinnate / Net |
| Foliar Margin | Entire - Wavy / Undulate |
| Foliar Apex - Tip | Acute |
| Foliar Base | Cordate |
| Typical Foliar Area | Macrophyll ( 182.25cm2 - 1640.25 cm2 ) |
| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 3.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Monocot) |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | Yellow / Golden |
|---|---|
| Flower Texture(s) | Smooth |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Location | Terminal |
| Individual Flower Shape | Tubular |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 470 |
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| Species ID | 1766 |
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