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Globba winitii 'White Dragon'
| Family Name: | Zingiberaceae |
| Common Name: | Dancing Ladies Ginger, Dancing Girls Ginger |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Of horticultural origin |
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Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Perennial herb up to 0.6 m tall. |
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| Foliage | Its leaves are green and narrowly elliptic. |
| Flowers | The pendulous inflorescence is about 20 - 30 cm long and composed of yellow flowers with white bracts. |
| Cultivation | It grows best in moist, well-drained soil that is rich in organic matter. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses | Cut - Dried Flower: It has good potential as a cut flower, because the inflorescence is long-lasting, remaining fresh for several weeks after being cut from the plant and about 2 months when still attached. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
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| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Shade |
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| Water Preference | Lots of Water, Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils |
| Propagation Method | Division |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
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Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | White, Yellow / Golden |
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| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
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Others
| Master ID | 32301 |
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| Species ID | 6709 |
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