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Costus guanaiensis var. tarmicus (Loes.) Maas
| Family Name: | Costaceae |
| Synonyms: | Costus longifolius Rusby, Costus tarapotensis J.F.Macbr., Costus tarmicus Loes. |
Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
|---|---|
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Northwestern South America |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Stout herbaceous plants to 6m tall |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Leaves dark green, glabrous to sparsely puberulous above; leaf sheaths glabrous to puberulous. |
| Flowers | Inflorescence to 5-30cm in length, borne terminally on a leafy shoot. Flowers pale yellow to yellowish white, lateral lobes of lip with orange - reddish brown stripes. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Riverine, Container Planting |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) (Insects (Bee)) |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Lots of Water, Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Waterlogged Soils |
| Pest(s) | Chewing Insects, Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Division |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Brown, Orange, Yellow / Golden |
|---|---|
| Flower Texture(s) | Thin |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flowering Period | Free-Flowering |
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Others
| Master ID | 31089 |
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| Species ID | 5479 |
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