Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
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Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Of horticultural origin - hybrid between H chartacea and H platystachys |
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| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Herb to 4m tall |
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| Foliage | Leaves to 1.2m in length, lacerating into lateral segments with age; under surface of leaves, petioles and stems often with a waxy, glaucous bloom. |
| Flowers | Inflorescence pendent, to 1m or more in length. Rachis dull red, soft pubescent. Basal part of bract and keel dull red, distal part of cheek to tip yellow. Flowers yellow. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
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| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens |
| Thematic Landscaping | Bird & Wildlife Garden |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Fauna Pollination Dispersal Associated Fauna | Bird-Attracting Plant |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Lots of Water, Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils, Easy to Grow |
| Pest(s) | Chewing Insects |
| Propagation Method | Division |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Powdery / Waxy Bloom |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Red, Yellow / Golden |
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| Flower Texture(s) | Waxy |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 31321 |
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| Species ID | 5718 |
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