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Burbidgea schizocheila Hackett
| Family Name: | Zingiberaceae |
| Synonyms: | Burbidgea pubescens Ridl. |
| Common Name: | Golden Brush, Golden Ginger |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Epiphyte |
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| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Borneo (Sabah, Sarawak) |
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| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Rhizomatous epiphytic ginger to 50cm tall. |
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| Flowers | Flowers yellow orange, sometimes tinged with pink. |
| Fruit | Capsules to 3cm in length, ripening brown. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage |
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| Landscape Uses | Small Gardens, Indoor Plant, Container Planting |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Fauna Pollination Dispersal Associated Fauna | Bird-Attracting Plant |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils, Shallow Media |
| Pest(s) | Chewing Insects, Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Division |
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Others
| Master ID | 29759 |
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| Species ID | 4068 |
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