Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
|---|---|
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is a herbaceous plant growing about 1-1.5m tall. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Its leaves are light green, spirally arranged along the pseudostem. The maroon ligules are large and overlapping with each other. |
| Flowers | Its inflorescence are borne at the terminals of pseudostems. Bracts are bright red. The true tubular flowers are creamy yellow, extruding from the bracts. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils |
| Propagation Method | Storage Organ |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
|---|
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Red, Yellow / Golden |
|---|---|
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Location | Terminal |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 33732 |
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| Species ID | 8146 |
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