Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
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Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Assam, Bangladesh, East Himalaya, Myanmar |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical, Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is a leafy herbaceous aroid. |
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| Foliage | Its leaf blades are heart shaped, borne on long red petioles. |
| Flowers | Its inflorescence include a burgundy-red spathe and white spadix, growing close to the ground. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
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| Landscape Uses | Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Parks & Gardens |
| Usage Hazard - Cons | Irritant - Sap |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade, Full Shade |
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| Water Preference | Lots of Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting, Division |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
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| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 3.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Monocot) |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Red |
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| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Inflorescence Type | Spathe & Spadix |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 811 |
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| Species ID | 2106 |
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