Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Epiphyte, Herbaceous Plant |
|---|---|
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Costa Rica to Peru and Brazil |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial (Primary Rainforest) |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Large epiphyte, main stem 1-2m in length |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Mature leaves palmately compound, 1-2m wide, with 7-12 leaflets, middle leaflets 50-100cm in length, lateral leaflets becoming progressively shorter; juvenile leaves simple. |
| Flowers | Inflorescence usually appearing below leaves, drooping; spathe 30-65cm long by 3-11 cm side, maroon; spadix cream suffused with pale pink, 40-80cm in length |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage, Ornamental Form |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Focal Plant, Container Planting |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
|---|---|
| Seed or Spore Dispersal | Biotic (Fauna) |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Lots of Water, Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Stem Cutting |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Inflorescence Type | Spathe & Spadix |
|---|---|
| Flower Colour(s) Remarks | Spathe maroon; spadix cream suffused with pale pink |
Fruit, Seed and Spore
| Mature Fruit Colour(s) | Purple, Red |
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Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 32662 |
|---|---|
| Species ID | 7074 |
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