Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Epiphyte |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Brazil |
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Description and Ethnobotany
| Foliage | The leaves are dark purple and covered with silver stripes, the leaf undersides are silver-white in colour. The leaves are arranged in a rosette and have a serrate margin. |
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| Flowers | The flowers are borne on a terminal inflorescence and are white in colour. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Container Planting |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Little Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils |
| Propagation Method | Division |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Purple, Silver / Grey |
| Foliar Margin | Serrate / Toothed |
| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 3.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Monocot) |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | White |
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Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 597 |
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| Species ID | 1892 |
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