Name
| Family Name | |
| Genus Epithet | |
| Species Epithet Type | |
| Name Status (botanical) | |
| Common Names | |
| Comments |
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
| Plant Growth Form | Aquatic & Hydrophyte (Floating) |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Habitat | Aquatic (Freshwater Pond / Lake / River) |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Flowers | Showy, floating above foliage and water surface, each bloom lasting up to 7 days. When the flower is pollinated, the flower stem will tightens in a spiraling spring to bring the flower head underwater. |
| Fruits | Spongy with many seeds that are enclosed in arils. When ripe, up to 2000 seeds are released from each fruit. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
| Plant & Rootzone Preference - Tolerance | Easy to Grow |
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Pond / Lake / River, Container Planting |
| Thematic Landscaping | Water Garden |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
| Water Preference | Lots of Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Fast to Moderate |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Storage Organ (Rhizome), Division |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Basal |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Petiolate |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage (Orbicular / Round) |
| Foliar Apex - Tip | Rounded |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Red, Pink, White, Purple |
| Flower Grouping | Solitary |
Image Repository
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Others
| Master ID | 977 |
| Species ID | 2271 |
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