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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Tropical America |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is a herbaceous plant growing up to 2.5m tall under cultivation. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Its leaves are large and dark-green, resembling that of banana. |
| Flowers | Its inflorescence is erect, consisted of yellow, orange to red-colored bracts and flowers which are hidden inside the bracts. The bracts are tightly packed along the rachis. |
| Habitat | This plant can be found along watercourses in Atlantic Forest. |
| Etymology | Its inflorescence resembles the mitre of the bishops, hence the name 'episcopalis'. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Hedge / Screening |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Lots of Water, Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Division |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Orange, Red, Yellow / Golden |
|---|---|
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
Fruit, Seed and Spore
| Mature Fruit Colour(s) | Blue |
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Others
| Master ID | 29957 |
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| Species ID | 4266 |
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