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Yucca gloriosa
| Family Name: | Asparagaceae |
| Common Name: | Palm Lily, Moundlily Yucca, Soft-tipped Yucca, 丝兰属 |
Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Shrub |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Plant Shape | Fountain (Palm-like) |
| Maximum Height | 1.8 m to 4.6 m |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Shrub with a tree-like growth form up to 1.8-4.6 m tall. |
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| Foliage | Thin, flexible leaves (33-51 cm long, 3.8-5 cm wide) are linear with tiny, inconspicuous teeth along the margin. The leaf tip tapers to a point, but is unarmed. Young leaves are blue-green, but turn light green at maturity. |
| Flowers | White flowers with purple or red tints (3.8-5 cm long) are arranged in a branched cluster known as a panicle. The panicle is borne on a 0.6-1.2 m long stalk with the lower portion resting among the leaves. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Little Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Drought Tolerant |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
|---|---|
| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 3.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Monocot) |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | White |
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Others
| Master ID | 1273 |
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| Species ID | 2566 |
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