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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Aquatic & Hydrophyte, Herbaceous Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
|---|---|
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is an herbaceous perennial that grows up to 1.5m tall. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Leaves are erect, green and lance-shaped. |
| Flowers | Flowers are deep yellow with splashes of red orange. |
| Cultivation | It is easy to grow species that prefers rich moist soils thus commonly grown in water gardens or bogs. It is intolerant to cold temperatures. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Marsh / Bog, Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens |
| Thematic Landscaping | Marsh Garden, Water Garden |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Fauna Pollination Dispersal Associated Fauna | Bee-Attracting, Bird-Attracting, Butterfly-Attracting (Flower Nectar) |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Lots of Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Easy to Grow, Moist Soils |
| Propagation Method | Division, Storage Organ (Rhizome) |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Prominent Young Flush Colour(s) | Green |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Petiolate |
| Foliar Margin | Entire |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Yellow / Golden, Orange |
|---|---|
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Location | Terminal |
| Flower Symmetry | Asymmetrical |
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Others
| Master ID | 33990 |
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| Species ID | 8406 |
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