Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
| 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 |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 32264 |
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| Species ID | 6672 |
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