Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
|---|---|
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Senegal to Ivory Coast |
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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 |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Hedge / Screening, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade, Full Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Lots of Water, Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils |
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
Others
| Master ID | 31292 |
|---|---|
| Species ID | 5689 |
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