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Kaempferia pulchra Ridl.
| Family Name: | Zingiberaceae |
| Common Name: | Peacock Ginger, Limestone Kaempferia, Peacock Plant, Resurrection Lily, 花叶山柰 |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Plant Shape | Compact |
| Maximum Height | 0.2 m to 0.6 m |
| Maximum Plant Spread / Crown Width | 0.6 m |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Southern Thailand to Northern Peninsular Malaysia |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is a low growing, compact herb up to 0.6 m tall. |
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| Foliage | The broadly ovate to elliptic leaves are variegated with alternating bands of grey and olive green to bronze. Young leaves have yellowish green and reddish brown bands. |
| Stems | The underground stem, known as a rhizome, is small and round. Fleshy roots form off the rhizome. |
| Flowers | Its flowers are pale-purple, with a small white center. |
| Cultivation | This plant grows best in moist, but well-drained soil. Direct light will cause the leaves to curl, so plant it where it only receives indirect light. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Groundcover |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Occasional Misting, Lots of Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils |
| Propagation Method | Storage Organ |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Silver / Grey |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth |
| Prominent Young Flush Colour(s) | Brown, Green - Light Green |
| Young Flush Texture(s) | Smooth |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage (Ovate, Elliptical) |
| Foliar Venation | Pinnate / Net |
| Foliar Margin | Entire |
| Foliar Apex - Tip | Acute |
| Foliar Base | Rounded / Obtuse |
| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 3.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Monocot) |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Purple |
|---|---|
| Flower Texture(s) | Smooth |
| Flower Grouping | Solitary |
| Flower Symmetry | Bilateral |
| Individual Flower Shape | Cruciform / Cross-shaped |
| Flower Lifespan on Plant | 1 Day |
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Others
| Master ID | 871 |
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| Species ID | 2166 |
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