Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | India |
|---|
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is a herbaceous perennial which grows from fleshy bulbs of around 10 cm thick. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Foliage are leathery, glossy, rosette, linear-shaped, greenish red, measuring 0.6 - 1.2 m long. |
| Flowers | Flowers are fragrant, pink and red; stalk cylindrical, measuring 0.3 to 0.9 m tall; each flower has 6 petals and sepals, floral tube measuring 15 cm, stamens are rose coloured. |
| Fruit | Fruits are green, round capsules, lobed and measuring around 2 - 7 cm long and 5 cm thick. |
Landscaping Features
| Landscaping | It can be planted near to walkways or patios in order to enjoy its fragrant flowers. |
|---|---|
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage |
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Swimming Poolside, Flowerbed / Border, Focal Plant |
| Thematic Landscaping | Water Garden, Fragrant / Aromatherapy Garden |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade, Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Lots of Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Waterlogged Soils (Drains Site), Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils, Heavy Clay Soils |
| Propagation Method | Division |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Spiral |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage (Linear) |
| Foliar Venation | Parallel |
| Foliar Margin | Entire |
| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 3.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Monocot) |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Unisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | White, Red, Purple |
|---|---|
| Flower Texture(s) | Smooth |
| Flowering Period | Free-Flowering |
Fruit, Seed and Spore
| Mature Fruit Colour(s) | Green |
|---|---|
| Fruit Classification | Simple Fruit |
| Fruit Type | Indehiscent Dry Fruit , Capsule |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 585 |
|---|---|
| Species ID | 1880 |
| Flora Disclaimer | The information in this website has been compiled from reliable sources, such as reference works on medicinal plants. It is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment and NParks does not purport to provide any medical advice. Readers should always consult his/her physician before using or consuming a plant for medicinal purposes. |
