Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Plant Shape | Grassy |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Caribbean to South Tropical America |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is a herbaceous plant with red-brown underground bulbs. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Its leaves are plicate and liner, measuring to 70 cm long and 3.5 cm wide. |
| Flowers | The white flowers are borne in long erect stems and each flower is about 3 cm across. The scented flowers open in the evening. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Container Planting |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils |
| Transplanting Tolerance | Good |
| Propagation Method | Division |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
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Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | White |
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Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 31274 |
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| Species ID | 5670 |
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