Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Tropical Asia |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is a climbing herbaceous plant growing about 10 m long. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Its leaves are ovate-oblong, measuring 9-25 cm long. |
| Flowers | Its inflorescence is a spadix, enclosed in greenish spathe. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Container Planting, Suitable for Hanging Baskets |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
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Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 32971 |
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| Species ID | 7385 |
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