Name
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 | Of horticultural origin |
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Description and Ethnobotany
Growth Form | It is a herbaceous plant growing about 1.5-4.5m tall. |
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Foliage | Its leaves are dark-green, broadly-lanceolate, resembling that of banana. |
Flowers | Its showy inflorescence is erect, comprised of red-tipped bracts and greenish-yellow flowers. The bracts are alternately arranged along the yellow rachis. The bracts located at the tip of the flower stems are shorter than the ones at the bottom. |
Landscaping Features
Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage |
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Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Hedge / Screening |
Plant Care and Propagation
Light Preference | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
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Water Preference | Lots of Water, Moderate Water |
Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils |
Propagation Method | Division |
Foliar
Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
Floral (Angiosperm)
Flower Colour(s) | Red, Yellow / Golden |
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Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
Image Repository
Others
Master ID | 30873 |
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Species ID | 5249 |
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