Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Grass or Grass-like Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Maximum Height | 4.2 m |
Biogeography
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
|---|---|
| Preferred Climate Zone | Mediterranean |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Spontaneous (Casual)) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Tall, erect grass up to 4.2 m tall. |
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| Foliage | Soft, grey-green leaves are arranged in 2 files along the stem. They are linear with entire leaf margin. |
| Flowers | The inflorescence is about 30 cm long. They are pinkish at first, but turn silver as they dry. |
| Cultivation | It can grow in a wide variety of soils including infertile soils. |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Propagation Method Remarks | Division of large specimens is difficult due to their massive size. The rhizome can be cut into pieces and rooted. |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) Remarks | Grey-Green |
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Fruit, Seed and Spore
| Fruit Classification | Simple Fruit |
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| Fruit Type | Indehiscent Dry Fruit , Caryopsis / Grain |
| Seed Quantity Per Fruit | Few (1-5) |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 29268 |
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| Species ID | 3577 |
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