Name
Family Name | |
Genus Epithet | |
Species Epithet | |
Infraspecific Epithet | |
Common Names |
Classifications and Characteristics
Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
Maximum Height | 15 cm to 45 cm |
Biogeography
Native Distribution | Africa |
Description and Ethnobotany
Growth Form | Clump-forming herb up to 45 cm tall. |
Foliage | Silvery green leaves have thin dark green stripes which are irregularly spaced. Elongated, elliptic leaves have a distinctly wavy leaf margin. The petiole (leaf stalk) is bright orange-yellow and forms a striking contrast with the silvery green leaf blade. |
Landscaping Features
Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
Landscape Uses | Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant |
Plant Care and Propagation
Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
Water Preference | Moderate Water |
Foliar
Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Orange |
Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 3.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Monocot) |
Image Repository
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Others
Master ID | 507 |
Species ID | 1803 |
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