Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
|---|---|
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Of horticultural origin |
|---|---|
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical, Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Rhizomatous herb to 40cm tall |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Leaves rough hairy, asymmetrical, to 20cm in length. Leaf bases overlapping, forming a spiral in the centre of the leaf. Base color of leaf dull pale - olive green, margin and centre of leaf dull purplish red. Upper leaf surface covered with a layer of red hairs, juvenile leaves more densely so. Petioles red hairy. |
| Flowers | Flowers, white tinged with very pale pink, with stiff, bristly red hairs on the under surface of the tepals. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage, Ornamental Form |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Small Gardens, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Red |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Hairy / Hirsute |
| Prominent Young Flush Colour(s) | Red |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Pink, White |
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Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 32671 |
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| Species ID | 7083 |
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