Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Foliage | Its leaves are elliptic to ovate with a toothed leaf margin, arranged in opposite pairs along the stems. |
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| Flowers | Its flowers are yellow to orange. They are surrounded by long-lasting, light green bracts that resemble bell-shaped flowers. |
| Cultivation | It prefers filtered sunlight and requires regular watering. The soil must be kept moist at all times. However, it must be planted in a well-drained soil, otherwise, the roots have the tendency to rot. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Small Gardens |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
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| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Opposite |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Orange, Yellow / Golden |
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Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 32991 |
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| Species ID | 7405 |
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