Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
|---|---|
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Of horticultural origin |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Herb to 3m tall |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Leaves light - mid green; leaf blades to 1m in length. |
| Flowers | Inflorescence with 6-8 bracts, bright red, distal lip with thin green line; pale greenish yellow towards middle and proximal edge of the lip. Flowers green. |
| Etymology | This cultivar was named in honour of the co-founder of the Andromeda Gardens in Barbados, Iris Bannochie. Originally registered as Heliconia stricta 'Iris Bannochie' , the cultivar name was amended to Heliconia stricta 'Iris' in accordance to the international naming convention for cultivated plants. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens |
| Thematic Landscaping | Bird & Wildlife Garden |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Fauna Pollination Dispersal Associated Fauna | Bird-Attracting Plant (Flowers) |
|---|
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Lots of Water, Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils |
| Pest(s) | Chewing Insects |
| Propagation Method | Division |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Green, Red, Yellow / Golden |
|---|---|
| Flower Texture(s) | Waxy |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 29970 |
|---|---|
| Species ID | 4279 |
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