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Trimezia martinicensis (Jacq.) Herb.
| Family Name: | Iridaceae |
| Common Name: | Forenoon Yellow Flag, Yellow Walking Iris |
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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 |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Southern America |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is a rhizomatous herb with a clump-forming growth habit. |
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| Foliage | Its leaves are flat, strap-like, arranged in a fan-like shape. |
| Flowers | Its short-lived flowers are yellow, brown-banded in the center. The flower is borne on the tip of long stem arising from the base of the plant. |
| Etymology | Genus epithet 'Trimezia' derived from Greek terms "treis" (three) and "megas" (great), a reference to the distinctive flowers, whose 3 outer segments are bigger than the inner ones. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Flowerbed / Border |
| Thematic Landscaping | Golden Garden |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade, Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Division |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
|---|---|
| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 3.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Monocot) |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Yellow / Golden |
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Fruit, Seed and Spore
| Mature Seed Colour(s) | Brown |
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Others
| Master ID | 1238 |
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| Species ID | 2531 |
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