Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
|---|---|
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Peninsular Malaysia |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Rhizomatous herb to 30cm tall |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Leaves mid - dark green, leaf blades to 15(-20)cm long byu 8(-10cm) wide, aromatic. |
| Flowers | Inflorescence bracts dull red, flowers bright red, lip with yellow median band. |
| Habitat | Lowland forests near streams |
| Similar | Is similar to the other 2 varieties of Scaphochlamys kunstleri (Baker) Holttum var. speciosa C.K.Lim and Scaphochlamys kunstleri var. kunstleri, from which it can be readily distinguished when it flower, with var. rubra being the only variety with red bracts and red flowers. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Small Gardens, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
|---|
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade, Full Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Lots of Water, Occasional Misting |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils |
| Pest(s) | Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Division |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Red |
|---|---|
| Flower Texture(s) | Thin |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flowering Period | Free-Flowering |
| Flowering Opening Time | Daytime |
| Flower Lifespan on Plant | 1 Day |
| Flower Lifespan on Plant - Remarks | Opens in the morning and closes by mid-late afternoon |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 31741 |
|---|---|
| Species ID | 6140 |
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