Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Grass or Grass-like Plant, Aquatic |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | South and South-East Asia. |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Aquatic |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | An aquatic grass, it has a creeping growth form, the leaf shoots growing on the water surface, from the water edge to the middle of waterbodies such as ponds and can form dense floating mats. |
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| Roots | Adventitous roots develop from the rhizome at the base of the leaf shoots. |
| Foliage | The leaves are simple and lanceolate. The leaf sheaths are open and inflated, allowing the plant to float on water. |
| Stems | The stem is a branching rhizome which develops floating shoots. |
| Habitat | It is found in still waters of waterbodies such as rice fields, ponds and lakes. |
| Cultivation | It is ideally grown in water pH of 6.0 to 8.0 under full sun. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage, Ornamental Form |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Pond / Lake / River |
| Thematic Landscaping | Water Garden |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Lots of Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Waterlogged Soils |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Stem Cutting |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 31482 |
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| Species ID | 5879 |
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