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Pleiostachya pruinosa (W.Bull ex Regel) K.Schum.
| Family Name: | Marantaceae |
| Synonyms: | Ischnosiphon pruinosus (Regel) Petersen |
Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
|---|---|
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Belize, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Mexico, Panama |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Herb 1-1.2m tall |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Leaves dull green above, reddish purple below. |
| Stems | Stems cane like, pubescent. |
| Associated Fauna | In its native range, this species is the foodplant of Cephaloleia fenestrata, a neotropical beetle species. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Container Planting |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
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| Seed or Spore Dispersal | Biotic (Fauna) |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade, Full Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Lots of Water, Occasional Misting |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Waterlogged Soils (Drains Site), Fertile Loamy Soils |
| Propagation Method | Division |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Cream / Off-White |
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| Flower Texture(s) | Thin |
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Others
| Master ID | 30928 |
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| Species ID | 5311 |
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