Name
Family Name | |
Genus Epithet | |
Species Epithet | |
Name Status (botanical) | |
Common Names |
Classifications and Characteristics
Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
Native Distribution | Brazil |
Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
Description and Ethnobotany
Growth Form | It is an herbaceous plant growing about 1-2 m tall, with a clump-forming growth habit. |
Foliage | The upper side of the leaf (adaxial surface) is silver-green with green strips along the veins, while the underside (abaxial surface) is purple. |
Landscaping Features
Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
Plant & Rootzone Preference - Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils |
Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Hedge / Screening |
Plant Care and Propagation
Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
Water Preference | Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
Pest(s) | Sucking Insects |
Propagation Method | Division |
Foliar
Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Purple, Silver / Grey |
Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 3.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Monocot) |
Floral (Angiosperm)
Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
Image Repository
Images |
Others
Master ID | 600 |
Species ID | 1895 |
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