Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | It is a rhizomatous herb which can grow 0.3-0.6 (0.9) m tall. |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is a rhizomatous herb which can grow 0.3-0.6 (0.9) m tall. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Its leaves are narrowly ovate to narrowly elliptic. |
| Flowers | The true flowers are white, borne in erect terminal inflorescence. |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
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Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | White |
|---|---|
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 32503 |
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| Species ID | 6915 |
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