Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Shrub, Aquatic & Hydrophyte |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Northern South America |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Aquatic |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | An aquatic herb, it can grow up to 3m tall. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | The 15 to 40cm long leaves are triangular in shape with a cordate leaf base. |
| Stems | The caudex can grow up to 1 to 3m high and is thicker at the base, supported by prop roots. The internodes are covered with spines. |
| Flowers | The flowers are borne on a spadix. The flower spathe is pale green on the outer surface while white within. |
| Fruit | The fruit is in the form of subglobose berries. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Pond / Lake / River |
| Thematic Landscaping | Water Garden |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Lots of Water |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
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Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 942 |
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| Species ID | 2236 |
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