Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
|---|---|
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Southern Mexico to central Nicaragua |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Large herb to 5m tall |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Leaf blades to 1m in length, dark green above, light green below with glaucous bloom. Mid rib of leaf raised on under surface of leaves, light green with a dull reddish purple stripe. |
| Flowers | Inflorescence pendent, to 60cm long. Bracts 6 - 14, dark red to orange red, with a white waxy bloom towards the distal part of the cheek, keel and tip of the bract. Flowers bright yellow. Rachis of inflorescence red to orange red, with a layer of pubescence. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Form |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens |
| Thematic Landscaping | Bird & Wildlife Garden |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Fauna Pollination Dispersal Associated Fauna | Bird-Attracting |
|---|---|
| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
| Seed or Spore Dispersal | Biotic (Fauna) |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Lots of Water, Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils |
| Pest(s) | Chewing Insects |
| Propagation Method | Division |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Powdery / Waxy Bloom |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Orange, Red, Yellow / Golden |
|---|---|
| Flower Texture(s) | Waxy |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 31347 |
|---|---|
| Species ID | 5744 |
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