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Burbidgea schizocheila Hackett

Family Name: Zingiberaceae
Synonyms: Burbidgea pubescens Ridl.
Common Name: Golden Brush, Golden Ginger

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Family Name
Genus Epithet
Species Epithet
Name Authority
Name Status (botanical)
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Comments

Classifications and Characteristics

Plant Growth Form Epiphyte
Lifespan (in Singapore) Perennial

Biogeography

Native Distribution Borneo (Sabah, Sarawak)
Preferred Climate Zone Tropical

Description and Ethnobotany

Growth Form Rhizomatous epiphytic ginger to 50cm tall.
Flowers Flowers yellow orange, sometimes tinged with pink.
Fruit Capsules to 3cm in length, ripening brown.

Landscaping Features

Desirable Plant Features Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage
Landscape Uses Small Gardens, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting

Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal

Fauna Pollination Dispersal Associated Fauna Bird-Attracting

Plant Care and Propagation

Light Preference Semi-Shade
Water Preference Moderate Water, Occasional Misting
Rootzone Tolerance Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils, Shallow Media
Pest(s) Chewing Insects, Sucking Insects
Propagation Method Division

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Master ID 29759
Species ID 4068
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Species record last updated on: 14 October 2021.
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