
Name
Family Name | |
Genus Epithet | |
Species Epithet | |
Name Authority | |
Name Status (botanical) | |
Synonyms | |
Comments |
Classifications and Characteristics
Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
Native Distribution | Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guyana, Panamá, Surinam, Venezuela |
Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
Growth Form | Terrestrial herb to 80cm tall |
Foliage | Upper surface of leaves light green, with dark green markings on the leaf blade between the margin and the midrib. |
Flowers | Flowers yellow. |
Landscaping Features
Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage |
Landscape Uses | Small Gardens, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
Plant Care and Propagation
Light Preference | Semi-Shade, Full Shade |
Water Preference | Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
Propagation Method | Division |
Foliar
Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Hairy / Hirsute |
Floral (Angiosperm)
Flower Colour(s) | Yellow / Golden |
Flower Texture(s) | Thin |
Image Repository
Images |
Others
Master ID | 30933 |
Species ID | 5317 |
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