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Globba schomburgkii J.D. Hooker
| Family Name: | Zingiberaceae |
| Common Name: | Dancing girl ginger, 双翅舞花姜 |
Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
|---|---|
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | China (Southern Yunnan), Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial (Primary Rainforest) |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical, Highland / Montane |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Small herb to about 50 cm tall |
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| Foliage | Leaves dark green, glabrous. Leaf blade elliptic-lanceolate |
| Flowers | Infloresence pendulous, flowers orange-yellow |
| Cultivation | Fertile, well drained loamy soil |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Small Gardens, Container Planting |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Lots of Water, Occasional Misting |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils |
| Pest(s) | Chewing Insects, Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Division, Aerial Bulbil |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Orange |
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| Flower Texture(s) | Smooth, Gloss / Shiny |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Location | Terminal |
| Flowering Period | Free-Flowering |
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Others
| Master ID | 30897 |
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| Species ID | 5274 |
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