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Cornukaempferia aurantiflora Mood & K. Larsen
Family Name: | Zingiberaceae |
Common Name: | Velvet Butterfly |
Name
Classifications and Characteristics
Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
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Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
Native Distribution | Endemic to Thailand |
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Native Habitat | Terrestrial (Mountain) |
Description and Ethnobotany
Growth Form | Low growing, rhizomatous stemless herb |
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Foliage | Leaves dark olive green with silver blotches or markings along the edges of the leaf blade; mid rib light green to silvery green on upper surface. Petiole very pale green, tinged with red . |
Flowers | Flowers bright orange yellow |
Landscaping Features
Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage |
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Plant & Rootzone Preference - Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils |
Landscape Uses | Small Gardens, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
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Plant Care and Propagation
Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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Water Preference | Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
Maintenance Requirements | Low |
Fertilizing | Balanced, slow release fertilizer pellets can be incorporated into planting media |
Pest(s) | Chewing Insects, Sucking Insects |
Propagation Method | Seed, Division |
Foliar
Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Silver / Grey |
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Floral (Angiosperm)
Flower Colour(s) | Yellow / Golden, Orange |
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Flower Texture(s) | Thin |
Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
Flower Location | Terminal |
Flowering Period | After Rain |
Flowering Opening Time | Daytime |
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Others
Master ID | 29531 |
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Species ID | 3840 |
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