Name
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Genus Epithet | |
Species Epithet | |
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Common Names |
Classifications and Characteristics
Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
Native Distribution | Thailand |
Description and Ethnobotany
Growth Form | It is a herbaceous plant with underground tuber. |
Foliage | Its leaves have interesting pink margins on upper surface; underside is purplish-red. New emerging leaves are deep purple red, changing to dark green when mature. |
Flowers | Its inflorescence are borne in short stalks, with creamy-white spathe and long yellowish spadix. |
Landscaping Features
Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage |
Plant & Rootzone Preference - Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils |
Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Container Planting |
Plant Care and Propagation
Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
Water Preference | Moderate Water |
Propagation Method | Storage Organ |
Foliar
Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Pink |
Floral (Angiosperm)
Flower Colour(s) | Cream / Off-White |
Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
Inflorescence Type | Spathe & Spadix |
Image Repository
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Others
Master ID | 32544 |
Species ID | 6956 |
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