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Globba leucantha Miq.
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division |
Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) |
Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution |
Thailand |
| Native Habitat |
Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone |
Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form |
Small perennial herb with erect growth form up to 1 m tall. |
| Foliage |
Leaves are elongated and elliptic. They have a ribbed surface due to prominent venation. |
| Stems |
It has underground, horizontal stems known as rhizomes. |
| Flowers |
The inflorescence is composed of white, hooked flowers. |
| Habitat |
This species is found in tropical moist forests. |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference |
Semi-Shade |
| Water Preference |
Lots of Water |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) |
Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) |
Raised / Sunken Veins |
Others
| Master ID |
32264 |
| Species ID |
6672 |
Species record last updated on: 17 May 2019.
