Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Tropical America |
|---|
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Shrub like herbaceous plant to 1,5m tall |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Leaves dark with with white - cream variegation |
| Stems | Stems pubescent, green flushed with red, with cream - yellow longitudinal stripes |
| Flowers | Flowers white |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage, Ornamental Stems |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Indoor Plant, General, Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Flowerbed / Border, Container Planting |
| Thematic Landscaping | Economic Garden |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade, Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils |
| Pest(s) | Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Storage Organ (Root Tuber), Division |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, White, Cream / Off-White |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth |
| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 3.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Monocot) |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | White |
|---|---|
| Flower Texture(s) | Smooth, Thin |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 920 |
|---|---|
| Species ID | 2214 |
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