Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Plant Shape | Irregular |
| Maximum Height | 1.2 m to 1.5 m |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Clump-forming herbaceous plant up to 1.5 m tall. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Arrow-shaped, glossy leaves are green with black petioles. Bulging, black to dark purple veins are raised above the leaf surface, producing V-shaped patterns along the midvein. Leaf edges fold under as the leaf matures. |
| Flowers | Inflorescence is a spathe and spadix. |
| Taxonomy | This hybrid cultivar originated from the cultivar Colocasia 'Dark Star'. |
| Cultivation | This cultivar grows well in containers, in the ground and aquatic landscapes with organic soils. They are attractive n clusters. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Container Planting, Pond / Lake / River |
| Thematic Landscaping | Water Garden |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water, Lots of Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Fast |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Waterlogged Soils |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Purple |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Raised / Sunken Veins, Glossy / Shiny |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Petiolate |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage (Sagittate) |
| Foliar Venation | Pinnate / Net |
| Foliar Margin | Entire - Wavy / Undulate |
| Foliar Apex - Tip | Acute |
| Foliar Base | Sagittate |
Others
| Master ID | 34375 |
|---|---|
| Species ID | 8788 |
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