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Dimerocostus argenteus (Ruiz & Pav.) Maas

Family Name: Costaceae

Name

Family Name
Genus Epithet
Species Epithet
Name Authority
Name Status (botanical)
Comments

Classifications and Characteristics

Plant Division Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants)
Plant Growth Form Herbaceous Plant
Lifespan (in Singapore) Perennial

Biogeography

Native Distribution Peru to Bolivia.
Local Conservation Status Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only)

Landscaping Features

Desirable Plant Features Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Form
Landscape Uses General, Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens

Plant Care and Propagation

Light Preference Semi-Shade
Water Preference Moderate Water
Rootzone Tolerance Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils
Propagation Method Seed, Division

Foliar

Mature Foliage Colour(s) Green
Foliar Shape(s) Non-Palm Foliage (Lanceolate)

Floral (Angiosperm)

Flower Colour(s) White

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Master ID 31642
Species ID 6041
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Species record last updated on: 23 February 2022.
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