Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
|---|---|
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Peninsular Malaysia (Kedah, Perak) |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Others - Plant Morphology | Clump forming rhizomatous ginger species with aromatic leaves. Color of infloresence bracts varies from cream, off white tinged with red, or dull red in color. Flowers white, lip with yellow median band and pink striations on the side of base of the lip. |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Lowland forests near streams |
| Taxonomy | Scaphochlamys kunstleri (Baker) Holttum var. speciosa C.K.Lim |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Small Gardens, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade, Full Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Lots of Water, Occasional Misting |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils |
| Pest(s) | Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Division |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Cream / Off-White |
|---|---|
| Flower Texture(s) | Thin |
| Flowering Period | Free-Flowering |
| Flowering Opening Time | Daytime |
| Flower Lifespan on Plant | 1 Day |
| Flower Lifespan on Plant - Remarks | Opens in the morning and closes by mid-late afternoon |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 30368 |
|---|---|
| Species ID | 4677 |
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