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Elettariopsis rugosa (Y.K.Kam) C.K.Lim
| Family Name: | Zingiberaceae |
| Synonyms: | Elettariopsis smithiae Y.K.Kam var. rugosa |
Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
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| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
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| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Rhizomatous herb 25-40cm tall, forming dense mats where conditions are ideal. |
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| Foliage | Leaves elliptic, rugose (with 'wrinkled' appearance') 20-30cm long by 7-10cm wide, mid green; leaf margin with scattered, sparse short hairs. Mid vein sunken on upper surface of leaf, raised on under surface. |
| Flowers | Inflorescence borne on a separate, leafless shoot; partially or completely hidden by the substrate or leaf litter. Flowers to 3cm in length, corolla lobes very pale greenish -white, crystalline. Lip white with bright yellow median stripe, tinged with red towards the base of the lip. |
Landscaping Features
| Landscaping | This species is a good ground cover for areas with high humidity and relatively still air; it can be planted underneath large trees/ under full shade. |
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| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Form |
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Groundcover, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
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| Seed or Spore Dispersal | Biotic (Fauna) |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade, Full Shade |
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| Water Preference | Lots of Water, Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils |
| Planting Remarks | Prefers high humidity and a planting media rich in humus and leaf mold. |
| Pest(s) | Chewing Insects, Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Storage Organ, Division |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Thin |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Cream / Off-White, Red, White, Yellow / Golden |
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| Flower Texture(s) | Thin |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
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Others
| Master ID | 31775 |
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| Species ID | 6175 |
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