Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
|---|---|
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Thailand |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Herb to 2.7m tall |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Leaves mid green, leaf blades to 1.2m in length |
| Flowers | Inflorescence with pale creamy yellow - lemon yellow bracts, younger bracts pale yellow or very light green in some specimens. Flowers yellow. |
| Others - Plant Morphology | This species was first introduced to the horticultural trade in 2003-2004, and formally described as a new species in 2007. Specimens were initially sold under the erroneous trade name of Musa ornata |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Form |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Container Planting |
| Thematic Landscaping | Golden Garden |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
|---|---|
| Seed or Spore Dispersal | Biotic (Fauna) |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Lots of Water, Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
| Plant Growth Rate | Fast |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils |
| Pest(s) | Chewing Insects, Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Sucker, Division |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Green - Light Green, Yellow / Golden |
|---|---|
| Flower Texture(s) | Smooth, Waxy, Thin |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 31400 |
|---|---|
| Species ID | 5797 |
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