Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Biennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Biennial herb. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Long, strap-like leaves grow up to 40-100 cm long and 1.5-2.5 cm wide. |
| Flowers | Pink flowers are arranged in dense, rounded clusters known as umbels. |
| Cultivation | This species is not likely to grow well in Singapore, because it requires a temperate climate. In neighboring countries like Malaysia, it is grown in the highland areas. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses | Edible Plant Parts : Edible Leaves Food (Fruit or Vegetable): The base of the leaves (the white and light green portions) is consumed as a cooked vegetable. The dark green upper portion of the leaf can be boiled to make soup stock. |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Propagation Method | Seed |
| Propagation Method Remarks | Bulb division |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage (Linear) |
| Foliar Venation | Parallel |
| Foliar Margin | Entire |
| Foliar Apex - Tip | Truncate |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Pink |
|---|---|
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Location | Terminal |
| Inflorescence Type | Umbel |
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Others
| Master ID | 32117 |
|---|---|
| Species ID | 6523 |
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