
Name
Family Name | |
Genus Epithet | |
Species Epithet | |
Name Authority | |
Name Status (botanical) | |
Comments |
Classifications and Characteristics
Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
Native Distribution | Senegal to Ivory Coast |
Description and Ethnobotany
Growth Form | Rhizomatous herb to 1.5m tall, forming dense stands where growing conditions are ideal |
Foliage | Leafy stems unbranched, leaf blades light - dark green, to 20cm. |
Flowers | Inflorescence erect, bending over and becoming pendent with age. Flowers yellow. |
Ethnobotanical Uses | [Others]: Leaves harvested and used for wrapping and thatching |
Landscaping Features
Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
Plant & Rootzone Preference - Tolerance | Moist Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils |
Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Hedge / Screening, 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 | Lots of Water, Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
Foliar
Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth |
Floral (Angiosperm)
Flower Colour(s) | Yellow / Golden |
Flower Texture(s) | Thin |
Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
Image Repository
Images |
Others
Master ID | 31292 |
Species ID | 5689 |
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