Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Shrub |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Laos, Thailand, Vietnam |
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| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is an evergreen, perennial herbaceous plant which has creeping rhizomes. |
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| Etymology | The genus Tacca is from a Malayan vernacular name, taka, for arrowroot. This refers to the members of the family Taccaceae. The specific epithet plantaginea means rib-wort-like, or plantain-like. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
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| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 3.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Monocot) |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Purple, Brown |
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Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 1200 |
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| Species ID | 2493 |
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